Redwood CU & Teachers FCU Name New Executive Leaders

WEST

The $8.5 billion, Santa Rosa, Calif.-based Redwood Credit Union promoted Kashi Moore-Stallworth to SVP of people. In her new role, she will be responsible for overseeing employee relations and engagement functions, including human resources, talent acquisition, training and development, and culture. Moore-Stallworth joined RCU in January 2021, bringing over 20 years of progressive HR experience.

EAST

The $9.8 billion, Hauppauge, N.Y.-based Teachers Federal Credit Union hired Scott Gyllensten as chief risk officer. In his new role, Gyllensten will oversee all areas of risk, compliance, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), legal and fraud for the credit union. He will play a pivotal role in the credit union’s efforts to secure the financial well-being of its members, all while bolstering operational resilience and fostering sustained organizational growth. Gyllensten most recently served as chief risk officer for Bethpage Federal Credit Union ($12.8 billion, Bethpage, N.Y.), and he previously held senior operational and enterprise risk leadership positions at People’s United Bank and Citizens Bank. A licensed attorney, Gyllensten holds a Juris Doctorate and graduate certificate in taxation from the University of Connecticut.

David Sweiderk, president/CEO for the $5.6 billion, Linthicum, Md.-based SECU, was named to The Maryland Daily Record’s 2024 Banking and Financial Services Power List. The Power 30 Banking & Finance List is composed of Maryland’s most significant, influential and respected leaders in the industry who are creating change, impacting the community and engaging others to succeed in a changing economy. The honorees are chosen by The Daily Record’s editorial leadership team with feedback from readers and other stakeholders. Among other honors, Sweiderk has also been named to The Daily Record’s Power 100 List for three consecutive years (2021, 2022 and 2023), the 2022 list of Influential Marylanders and the 2020 Most Admired CEO list.

SOUTH

The $2.1 billion, Montgomery, Ala.-based MAX Credit Union promoted Martee Moseley to market president in the Lee County and Tallassee area. Moseley joined MAX in 2014, and in her new role, she will continue serving commercial clientele while taking on the new challenge of driving growth and expansion of the retail sector in the Lee County and Tallassee markets. Moseley is currently an active member of the Industrial Development Board, Smile A Mile and the Auburn Downtown Redevelopment Authority. She is also a past president for FACES (Foundation for Auburn’s Continuing Enrichment in Schools) and Auburn Rotary Club, and past chair of the Auburn Chamber of Commerce.

CUSOS

Origence in Irvine, Calif., announced three board appointments.

Linda Armyn, president/CEO of Bethpage Federal Credit Union ($12.8 billion, Bethpage, N.Y.), was appointed as an associate on the Board of Directors. Bethpage selected Armyn as president/CEO in 2023 after serving the credit union for 22 years, most recently as chief strategy and marketing officer. Armyn holds a master’s in corporate communications and organizational design from Northeastern University in Boston.

April Clobes, president/CEO of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union ($7.8 billion, East Lansing, Mich.), was appointed as an associate on the Board of Directors. Clobes has been president/CEO of MSUFCU since 2015. She joined MSUFCU in 1996 and moved through the organization, starting as a marketing specialist and moving into management and executive positions. Clobes holds an MBA from Western Michigan University.

Chad Graves, president/CEO of Ent Credit Union ($9.8 billion, Colorado Springs, Colo.), was appointed as an associate on the Board of Directors. Graves became president/CEO of Ent in 2017 after joining the credit union in 1999 and serving in various management and executive positions. He is a Certified Chief Executive and Certified Credit Union Executive Manager through CUES.

VENDORS

MarketMatch, Inc., a Waynesville, Ohio-based marketing agency serving community banks and credit unions, hired Kari Wolf as director of creative services. Wolf brings experience as a creative director, design studio director and in graphic design, having previously worked in several industry verticals including financial services, senior living and health care. In her new role, she will lead the company’s team of copywriters, designers, interactive media specialists and proofers.

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