EAST

The $3.3 billion, Pawtucket, R.I.-based Coastal1 Credit Union announced three board and committee appointments.

Jacqueline E. Ash, Ed.D. was appointed to the credit union’s Board of Directors. Ash is currently the principal of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School in Dighton, Mass.

Johnny Z. Luo, M.D. was appointed to the credit union’s Board of Directors. Luo brings experience in the private insurance field and is currently the president of Doctor’s Choice.

Gary S. Gruslin was appointed to the credit union’s Supervisory Committee. Gruslin is an information technology professional with experience across multiple manufacturing concerns. He is also a retired business systems analyst.

The $2.9 billion, Virginia Beach, Va.-based Chartway Credit Union hired Trent Hudson as SVP of finance. Hudson brings over 30 years of experience in financial management and executive leadership roles across the financial services sector. In his new role, Hudson will oversee the credit union’s financial performance and risk management processes, and lead budgeting and forecasting initiatives. Based in Chartway’s Northern Utah market, he’ll collaborate closely with the leadership team to ensure the credit union’s long-term financial stability and identify opportunities for growth. Prior to joining Chartway, Hudson held leadership roles at financial institutions including Commercium Bank, Medallion Bank and First Electronic Bank. Hudson holds an MBA with a finance emphasis from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.

The $8.5 billion, Harrisburg, Pa.-based PSECU hired Erin Hennessy as chief member experience officer. Hennessy brings over two decades of experience in the financial services sector, having most recently served as SVP of marketing at Rocket Companies. In her new role, she will harness her extensive background to drive PSECU’s ongoing commitment to enhance the experience and services provided to its over 590,000 members. Hennessy holds executive certifications in artificial intelligence from Cornell University, digital AI and analytics from Northwestern University and fintech from Harvard University.

MIDWEST

Charlie Grossklaus, former president/CEO for Royal Credit Union ($5.3 billion, Eau Claire, Wis.), received a Legends of The Movement award from the Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation along with nine other individuals. The award recognizes and honors past and current credit union leaders in the state of Wisconsin for their service, commitment and significant impact on the credit union movement at the local and/or state level. Grossklaus joined Royal in 1971 and held the role of CEO from 1984 until his retirement in 2012. At the time, he was the second CEO to lead the credit union since it was started in the Uniroyal Tire Plant in 1964. Grossklaus also served credit unions in state and national capacities including as director and board chair of the Wisconsin Credit Union League, board member of the Credit Union Council for the National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors, and member of the CUNA Government Affairs Committee. He was inducted into the Credit Union House Hall of Leaders in 2012. In addition, he served as chairman of several nonprofit organizations, including the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce and local United Way. Grossklaus will be recognized with Legends of the Movement honorees in a permanent display at the Wisconsin Credit Union League’s Credit Union House in Madison, Wis. He also received a commemorative plaque.

The $2.6 billion, Muskego, Wis.-based Corporate Central Credit Union hired Chelsea Menge as relationship development manager. In her new role, Menge will be instrumental in supporting the growth and success of Corporate Central, working closely with member credit unions, proactively assessing their financial climates, identifying specific needs, and positioning Corporate Central’s products and solutions to address those needs effectively. Menge will collaborate with member services and investment teams to strengthen partnerships with existing and future members, while also assisting leadership in the formulation of business development and marketing strategies. Menge started her credit union career in 2007 and previously held the roles of teller, loan officer, interim branch manager, training specialist, vice president of retail operations and director of branch operations.