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WEST


Creedence Shaw

Bay Federal Credit Union ($1.6 billion, Capitola, Calif.) re-hired Creedence Shaw onto its team, this time as vice president of business services. In his new role, Shaw will lead Bay Federal’s Business Services Department, focusing on providing outstanding business lending and deposit services for small to middle-market businesses across California’s Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey Counties. Shaw brings over a decade of experience in commercial lending, regulatory compliance and risk management, having previously served in prominent roles at various financial institutions. His expertise spans key areas such as Commercial Real Estate (CRE), Small Business Administration (SBA), and Commercial and Industrial (C&I) lending. According to his LinkedIn page, Shaw previously served as loan service manager for Bay Federal from 2009-2011. He is also member of his county’s Search and Rescue team.

EAST


Workers Credit Union ($2.5 billion, Littleton, Mass.) announced two new hires and four promotions.

Chad Lewkowski was hired as COO. Lewkowski brings a wealth of experience in venture capital, fintech and banking. In his new role, he will oversee lending, the contact center, retail and marketing functions, with a focus on digital transformation and member relationships. He will also drive key initiatives aimed at expanding the credit union’s reach and optimizing its service delivery.

Chad Lewkowski


Robert “Bob” Lockett was promoted to chief revenue officer. In his new role, Lockett will focus on revenue generation, long-term strategic development and growth opportunities across the organization. He will also oversee the wealth advisory and insurance agency business lines, leveraging his decade of experience in the Worcester, Mass., area to deepen community relationships and expand services.

Bob Lockett


Laci Gettings was hired as chief performance excellence officer, officially joining the executive team after consulting with the credit union for more than a year. In her new role, she will continue to drive organizational strategy, focusing on process optimization, enterprise analytics and business analysis. Her leadership will enhance operational efficiency, positioning the credit union for sustained growth.

Laci Gettings


Robert “Bob” Leger was promoted to CFO and treasurer. In his new role, he will continue to guide the credit union’s financial planning and risk management, ensuring the organization is well-prepared for future expansion and market opportunities.

Bob Leger


Via De Leon Bennett was promoted to SVP of retail banking. In her new role, Bennett will oversee all branch and deposit operations, focusing on enhancing the member experience across the credit union’s network of branches.

Via De Leon Bennett


Alisha Kaliviotis was promoted to SVP of retail lending. In her new role, Kaliviotis will oversee all loan operations, including mortgage and consumer lending. Her leadership will drive growth in the credit union’s lending portfolio.

Alisha Kaliviotis

MIDWEST


Chandra Ostrander

Allegius Credit Union ($181 million, Burns Harbor, Ind.) hired Chandra Ostrander as vice president of human resources and training. Ostrander brings over 20 years of experience in operational management, enhancing employee engagement and satisfaction, and staff development. She previously held senior roles at the Portage Township YMCA, Real Life Community Church and Horizon Bank. Ostrander holds a master of arts degree in organizational management. In her new role, Ostrander will oversee all aspects of human resources, including recruitment, employee relations, organizational development and training. She will also play a key role in promoting a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and excellence throughout the organization.

SOUTH


Nick Riegal

Ascend Federal Credit Union ($4.3 billion, Tullahoma, Tenn.) hired Nick Riegal as vice president of marketing. In his new role, Riegal is responsible for developing, implementing and executing Ascend’s marketing, brand and communication strategic plan. He brings more than 22 years of marketing leadership experience driving brand growth through a data-driven, consumer-first approach. Prior to joining the credit union, Riegal worked with a variety of brands including McDonald’s, Checkers Drive In Restaurants and Tervis.

CUSOS


Members Development Company, the credit union network’s multi-million-dollar research for development department, announced that its next CEO will be Ned Tobey, former chief product officer of digital banking at NCR. In his new role, Tobey will oversee all research and development operations and strategic decision-making for MDC. He will succeed Jeff Kline, MDC’s CEO since 2007, in January 2025 upon Kline’s retirement. Throughout his nearly two-decade-long career in fintech, Tobey has won multiple industry awards and pioneered new solutions in online banking, including developing the first SEC-certified online platform in SimpliFi. Tobey sold SimpliFi to Q2 Digital Banking Solutions in 2012, where he led the retail, payments and platform product teams through the initial public offering in 2014. Most recently, Tobey completed his second stint at NCR.

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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.