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Megan Wiseman The $5.5 billion, Richland, Wash.-based Gesa Credit Union hired Megan Wiseman to its leadership team as assistant vice president of retail sales and services. In her new role, Wiseman will spearhead branch operations and team leadership, focusing on delivering exceptional member service through coaching, development and providing additional support to those she oversees. In addition, she will work to deliver operational excellence and drive organizational success, assisting the Retail Sales and Services department in reaching its strategic goals. Wiseman will also lead the opening of new branches, spearhead growth in new markets and enhance service models. Wiseman began her career 19 years ago and since then has held nearly every branch position.
Lisa Paul-Hill Lisa Paul-Hill, president/CEO for the $437 million, San Diego, Calif.-based Wheelhouse Credit Union, was named San Diego Business Journal's 2024 business nonprofit CEO of the Year. The publication's annual award program recognizes CEOs in the San Diego area for their contributions to company growth, leadership and community involvement. With 30 years of credit union experience, Paul-Hill has served as president/CEO of Wheelhouse since 2017. She was also named to the San Diego Business Journal's 2024 50 Over 50 Women of Influence, which recognized women business leaders making an impact in San Diego. She currently serves as board chair for Make-A-Wish San Diego.
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Natasha Chilingerian
Natasha Chilingerian has been immersed in the credit union industry for over a decade. She first joined CU Times in 2011 as a freelance writer, and following a two-year hiatus from 2013-2015, during which time she served as a communications specialist for Xceed Financial Credit Union (now Kinecta Federal Credit Union), she re-joined the CU Times team full-time as managing editor. She was promoted to executive editor in 2019. In the earlier days of her career, Chilingerian focused on news and lifestyle journalism, serving as a writer and editor for numerous regional publications in Oregon, Louisiana, South Carolina and the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition, she holds experience in marketing copywriting for companies in the finance and technology space. At CU Times, she covers People and Community news, cybersecurity, fintech partnerships, marketing, workplace culture, leadership, DEI, branch strategies, digital banking and more. She currently works remotely and splits her time between Southern California and Portland, Ore.
