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MIDWEST

Melissa Smith

The $880 million, Indianapolis-based Financial Center First Credit Union hired Melissa Smith as vice president of human resource operations and service. In her new role, Smith will drive the organization’s commitment to enhancing the employee experience, focusing on creating an environment where processes are better, faster and easier for employees, just as Financial Center does for its members. She brings over 15 years of experience in human resources, compliance, training and recruiting. Previously, she worked in the manufacturing sector with companies including Toyota Tsusho America and Kimball Electronics. Smith holds certifications in Human Resources Management and Total Quality Management from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.

SOUTH

The $1.2 billion, Tuscaloosa, Ala.-based Alabama ONE Credit Union announced six executive leadership team appointments.

Tracy Beam was named EVP – chief human resources officer. In her new role, Beam will focus on fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment. She joined Alabama One in September 2022, according to her LinkedIn page.

Tracy Beam

Brittany Floyd was named EVP – chief marketing and development officer. Floyd brings a wealth of experience in marketing strategies and development, and in her new role, she will focus on expanding the organization’s reach and impact. According to her LinkedIn page, she joined Alabama ONE in 2011 and previously served as director of HR and marketing as well as director of marketing and business development.

Brittany Floyd

Jennifer Naves was named EVP – chief member experience officer. In her new role, she will be focused on enhancing member satisfaction and engagement. According to her LinkedIn page, Naves joined Alabama ONE in 2019 and previously served as TEAM Engagement Manager and senior director of member experience.

Jennifer Naves

Jason Halperin was named EVP – chief retail officer. In his new role, Halperin will oversee retail operations, advising on lending strategies and credit risk management. According to his LinkedIn page, he joined Alabama ONE in 2016 and previously served as chief lending officer.

Jason Halperin

Robert Long was named EVP – chief technology officer. In his new role, Long will drive technological innovation and efficiency across all credit union platforms.

Robert Long

Matt Turner was named EVP – CFO. In his new role, Turner will play a crucial role in managing the credit union’s fiscal health and strategy. According to his LinkedIn page, he joined Alabama ONE in 2018 and previously served as senior director of treasury and strategic analysis.

Matt Turner

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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.

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