SVP, C-Suite Executives Join Ent CU, Zeal CU, Fox Communities & A+FCU

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The $9.9 billion, Colorado Springs, Colo.-based Ent Credit Union hired David Sprenger into the newly-created role of SVP of government affairs and credit union advocacy. In this position, Sprenger will lead Ent’s efforts to build and strengthen relationships with legislators and regulators, elevating the credit union’s voice at both the state and federal levels and advocating for policies that benefit Ent’s members and communities. He will also prioritize fostering stronger ties with state and federal legislators, supporting policies that benefit credit union members, and engaging with the public to raise awareness about the importance of credit unions. Sprenger brings more than 20 years of experience in advocacy and government relations across the higher education and health care sectors.

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The $839 million, Livonia, Mich.-based Zeal Credit Union hired Srinivasa “Sastri” Siravuri as chief experience officer. In his new role, Siravuri will spearhead the credit union’s efforts to elevate and enhance the overall member experience journey across all touchpoints. He will also focus on optimizing the member journey, enhancing member satisfaction and driving engagement to ensure Zeal members take full advantage of cutting-edge solutions. Most recently, Siravuri served as the cloud migration architect for a semiconductor client in California. Prior to that, he had a progressive career with credit unions in Iowa and New Mexico. He holds an MBA in strategy and finance from The Ohio State University and a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering from the University of Cincinnati.

The $8.1 billion, East Lansing, Mich.-based MSUFCU announced two new branch managers for its northern Illinois locations.

Joni Hossler will oversee the Algonquin Road and Randall Road branches in Algonquin, Ill. She most recently served as vice president and cashier at Algonquin State Bank, which was acquired by MSUFCU. Before that, she held several roles at Algonquin State Bank and Home State Bank.

Arlene Stupienski will oversee the Johnsburg, McHenry and Richmond locations. She previously held several positions during her 19 years at McHenry Savings Bank, which was also acquired by MSUFCU, including assistant head of retail/training manager, assistant vice president/training manager and branch assistant manager.

The $3.1 billion, Appleton, Wis.-based Fox Communities Credit Union hired Todd Healy into the newly-created position of SVP of commercial lending. In this role, Healy will provide leadership for the commercial lending team and be responsible for identifying innovative opportunities in commercial real estate, C&I lending, Small Business Administration (SBA) loans and other lending solutions.

He will also be responsible for driving strategic initiatives, such as treasury management programs, that will enhance service offerings and elevate the credit union’s impact within the communities it serves. Previously, Healy served as vice president of commercial banking at Nicolet National Bank. He holds an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. He also completed Commercial Lending School through the Wisconsin Bankers Association and earned a Retirement Plan Fundamentals Certificate from the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries.

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The $2.4 billion A+ Federal Credit Union in Austin, Texas hired Julie Bowering as SVP of lending. Bowering brings over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, having most recently served as SVP, residential lending at the $2.2 billion, Indianapolis-based Elements Financial Federal Credit Union. She previously held leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase and American Home Mortgage, worked as a branch manager at National City Bank and Standard Federal Bank, and holds roles on multiple boards and committees including the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) Board.

The $2.8 billion GTE Financial in Tampa, Fla., announced four promotions.

Josh Lansing was promoted to vice president of talent development and business continuity/disaster recovery (BCDR). Lansing has played a crucial role in improving GTE Financial’s new hire training, leadership development and overall talent initiatives. In his new role, he will lead the newly integrated Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Physical Security team, which is a strategic move aligning with GTE Financial’s commitment to safeguarding its employees and business operations.

EJ Gonzalez was promoted to assistant vice president, talent business partner. Gonzalez has been a member of GTE Financial’s Talent Administration team for the past three years, where he has fostered a workplace culture of continuous improvement and enhanced the employee experience through initiatives focused on performance management, employee relations and engagement. In his new role, he will continue to focus on key areas such as employee relations, manager relations, roundtables, performance improvement, employee engagement and exit interviews.

Manny Aguilar was promoted to SVP and chief experience officer. Aguilar joined GTE in 2020, bringing over 20 years of experience in the banking and financial services industry. In his new role, he will continue to spearhead initiatives in Member Business Lending, Private Banking and Advisory Services. In addition to these responsibilities, Aguilar will oversee GTE Financial’s Community Financial Center Operations, Member Sales, Community Engagement and Member Care.

Dona Svehla was promoted to EVP, chief operating and lending officer. During her time with GTE Financial, Svehla has developed programs and services that empower its members and enhance operational and lending practices. She also serves on various industry boards.

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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.