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WEST


Faye Nabhani

Faye Nabhani, president/CEO for the $4.3 billion, Folsom, Calif.-based SAFE Credit Union, was recognized as part of Comstock’s Magazine’s Women in Leadership special coverage in its March edition. The magazine serves the California capital region. Nabhani joined SAFE in 2016 as chief credit officer and was named president in January 2022. She took on the dual president and CEO role in January 2023.

EAST


Amy Basta

Amy Basta, chief marketing officer for the $5.4 billion, Linthicum, Md.-based SECU, was named a recipient of the Top 100 Women Award by The Maryland Daily Record for 2025. In its 30th year, the Daily Record's Top 100 Women Award celebrates Maryland’s most accomplished women who make a significant impact through their leadership, community service and mentorship. Basta was recognized for her exceptional contributions to SECU, and her commitment to supporting others in the workplace, community and beyond. In her current role, she leads a team of cross-functional marketing strategists focusing on brand, community engagement, creative and written communications, digital and product marketing for SECU. In 2024, Basta was recognized with a national Ragan Award by PR Daily as a Top Woman in Marketing. She also serves as a board member for the SECU Maryland Foundation. Basta will be celebrated alongside other honorees at The Daily Record’s 30th Anniversary of Maryland’s Top 100 Women on May 5, 2025 at Towson University Arena in Towson, Md.

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Stacie Sloan

Stacie Sloan, COO for the $625 million, Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union, was also named to The Daily Record’s 2025 list of Maryland’s Top 100 Women.

MIDWEST


Sam Goris

The $1.1 billion, Lansing, Mich.-based LAFCU announced two new hires.

Samantha Goris was hired as finance manager. In her new role, Goris oversees the daily operations of the finance department and supervises finance personnel. She also manages the preparation of reports, including annual plans and operating budgets, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial records. She brings 13 years of credit union experience, having previously held titles as an e-services manager and accounting specialist II. She also serves as a board member for the Foundation for Haslett Schools in Haslett, Mich.

Amy Vitale

Amy Vitale was hired as a financial analyst. In her new role, Vitale supports financial decision making by analyzing financial data related to investments, loan portfolios and overall financial health. Her responsibilities include identifying trends, preparing reports and providing insights to improve financial performance, while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Vitale brings almost 11 years of credit union experience and over five years of experience in full cycle accounting. She previously served as an international accounting coordinator and financial analyst.

Carrie Boisonault

The $277 million, Portage, Mich.-based Kalsee Credit Union announced two promotions.

Carrie (Susemihl) Boisonault was promoted to chief strategy officer. In her new role, she oversees marketing, financial wellness, business intelligence, deposit strategy and strategic planning. Boisonault has 15 years of experience in the credit union industry, including 10 at Kalsee. She previously led and facilitated a cross-functional workshop to redefine Kalsee’s mission statement: “We believe in building relationships and cultivating financial wellness, empowering people to focus on what matters.”

Ric Baker

Ric Baker was promoted to chief lending officer. Baker began his career at Kalsee in 2011 and has served as head of lending and collections since 2016. During his tenure, the credit union has grown its loan portfolio from $123 million to $208 million, and overhauled its consumer lending products, which included the development of the “First Payment on Us” program. Baker has served in various roles during his 30-year career in banking and as a Major (retired) from the U.S. Army after 27 years of service.

SOUTH


Matt Hutcheson

The $271 million, Bowling Green, Ky.-based Service One Credit Union promoted Matt Hutcheson to CFO. Hutcheson has been with Service One since 2010 and has played a key role in financial strategy, risk management and operational efficiency. In his new role, he will provide strategic financial leadership for the credit union, overseeing all aspects of financial management, including asset and liability management, budgeting, forecasting, liquidity, investments and capital planning.

Erika Plummer

The $512 million Associated Credit Union of Texas in League City, Texas promoted Erika Plummer to COO. She most recently served as SVP of operations for ACU of Texas and has over 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining ACU of Texas, she served as vice president of the retail branch network at Texas Dow Employees Credit Union ($4.7 billion, Lake Jackson, Texas).

Kim Wightman

The $4.7 billion, Orlando, Fla.-based FAIRWINDS Credit Union promoted Kim Wightman to CFO. She succeeds longtime CFO Kathy Chonody, who retired on Feb. 28 after serving FAIRWINDS for 44 years. In her new role, Wightman leads the credit union’s financial strategy, ensuring operational excellence while overseeing accounting, financial operations, asset and liability management, and the investment portfolio. She previously served as EVP, finance, one of several positions she has held during her 20-year career with FAIRWINDS. Wightman has more than 26 years of experience in accounting and finance. She holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Central Florida and is a licensed CPA.

CUSOS


Chartway Ventures, a CUSO of the $3 billion, Virginia Beach, Va.-based Chartway Credit Union, announced two board appointments.

Jennifer Addabbo was elected to the board of managers. Addabbo is the CEO and co-founder of Engage fi, an 80-person consulting firm assisting financial institutions with strategic planning, technology selections, contract negotiations and implementations.

Jennifer Addabbo


Samantha Paxson was elected to the board of managers. Paxson is the founder and CEO of Power & Light Collaborative (PLC), a strategic growth consultancy focused on bridging the gap between innovation and community-focused financial institutions. She previously served as chief experience officer at Co-op Solutions (now Velera).

Samantha Paxson


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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.