CU League System Announces 9 Board Appointments

EAST

The $3 billion, Fort Washington, Pa.-based TruMark Financial Credit Union announced eight new hires to coincide with the expansion of its business banking and commercial lending division, effective Oct. 30.

Daniel Krewson was hired as director of commercial loan origination.

Derek Warden was hired as director of loan policy and administration.

Edward Hepworth was hired as commercial loan officer.

Brian Fox was hired as commercial loan officer.

Ashley Fisher (Fox) was hired as credit administration manager.

Trupert Ortlieb was hired as commercial lending portfolio analyst.

Jack Eckhardt was hired as director of government banking.

Jason Mukai was hired as senior business relationship manager.

MIDWEST

The $7.1 billion Veridian Credit Union in Waterloo, Iowa announced one retirement and two promotions.

COO Doug Gilbertson will retire at the end of this year after 37 years of service. Gilbertson started at the credit union in 1986 in what is now Veridian's account resolution department. Over the following decade, he oversaw various lending departments, including commercial, mortgage, credit cards, indirect and other consumer lending. He became vice president of branches in 2001 and has served as COO since 2005. As COO, he currently oversees Veridian's mortgage lending, consumer lending, indirect lending, account resolutions, marketing and retail operations, including branches and member contact center. Upon his retirement, those areas of responsibility will be divided among the two successors below.

Mark Koppedryer was promoted to chief experience officer. In his new role, he will oversee the credit union's branch network, member contact center, digital services and marketing. Koppedryer started at Veridian in 1995 and most recently served as SVP of retail.

Kara VanWert was promoted to chief lending officer. In her new role, she will oversee all consumer and commercial lending departments, as well as Veridian Insurance. VanWert started at Veridian in 1990 and most recently served as SVP of lending.

LEAGUES

The American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) announced five board appointments.

John Bratsakis, president/CEO of the MD|DC Credit Union Association, was re-elected to the AACUL board.

Patrick Conway, president/CEO of the CrossState Credit Union Association, was re-elected to the AACUL board.

Patty Corkery, president/CEO of the Michigan Credit Union League, was re-elected to the AACUL board.

Dan Schline, president/CEO of the Carolinas Credit Union League, was re-elected to the AACUL board.

Caroline Willard, president/CEO of the Cornerstone League, was newly-elected to the AACUL board.

Terms will officially begin on Dec. 7 following the 2023 AACUL Annual Meeting, and officer positions will be determined at that time.

The Indiana Credit Union League announced four board elections that took place during its reorganization meeting on Oct. 27, which was held during the League's annual meeting and convention.

Nina Baker, president/CEO for the $681 million, Fort Wayne, Ind.-based ProFed Federal Credit Union, was elected as an executive table officer and will serve as chair.

Cari Palmer, CEO for the $40.7 million, Indianapolis-based Energy Plus Credit Union, was elected as an executive table officer and will serve as vice chair.

Amy Sink, CEO for the $1.7 billion, Goshen, Ind.-based Interra Credit Union, was elected as an executive table officer and will serve as secretary.

Bryan Price, president/CEO for the $1.6 billion, Bloomington, Ind.-based Indiana University Credit Union, was elected as an executive table officer and will serve as treasurer.

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