Digital Strategy Executive Sumeet Grover Hops From Alliant to UFCU

EAST

The $7.4 billion, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.-based Hudson Valley Credit Union announced one promotion and three new hires.

Victoria LaPorte was promoted to branch manager of the New Windsor branch in New Windsor, N.Y. In her new role, she is responsible for overseeing operations to drive membership acquisitions by strengthening member relations. In addition, she will provide consistent development to staff, setting clear goals, objectives and expectations for the branch. LaPorte previously served as assistant branch manager at the New Windsor branch since 2022, prior to accepting the position of acting branch manager at the Chatham branch in Chatham, N.Y., last fall.

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Robert McLaughlin was hired as vice president/director of project execution. In his new role, McLaughlin oversees the planning, execution and delivery of large and complex organizational projects while partnering with HVCU’s business lines to ensure projects are appropriately executed. He previously served as president/independent project manager consultant with GEM Properties of NY.

Andrew Lehman was hired as assistant vice president of platform engineering. Lehman brings more than 20 years of experience, having previously served as vice president and principal consultant, infrastructure operations and transformation services at ALCG Technology & Business Process Consulting. In his new role, he will design, implement and operate the infrastructure components of HVCU’s tech and data platforms.

Michael Manaois was hired as assistant vice president of IT portfolio management. In his new position, Manaois plays a crucial role in aligning HVCU’s technology initiatives with organizational goals and objectives. He will also oversee a portfolio of IT projects and ensure they are measurable, executed efficiently and within budget. He previously served as senior manager, IT operational excellence at Ent Credit Union ($9.8 billion, Colorado Springs, Colo.).

The $3 billion, Virginia Beach, Va.-based Chartway Credit Union promoted Doug Almeida from vice president of digital banking to SVP of consumer lending. In his new role, Almeida will lead Chartway’s consumer lending strategy, overseeing secured and unsecured lending. He will also retain oversight of payments and continue driving innovation in that area. Almeida joined Chartway’s consumer lending team in 2019. He stepped into the role of director of lending analytics, and in 2022, he was promoted to vice president of digital banking.

MIDWEST

Consumers Credit Union ($2.4 billion, Kalamazoo, Mich.) announced two new hires.

Jenny Modert was hired as office manager for Consumers’ new Marshall office opening at the end of June in Marshall, Mich. Modert brings over 25 years of experience in the customer service industry with over 17 years of that time dedicated to banking. She has held multiple positions within a bank, starting as a teller and working her way to branch manager. Modert is a chamber ambassador for the Marshall Chamber of Commerce, a troop leader for the Girl Scouts and treasurer, secretary and camp coordinator for her local Boy Scout troop. She is also the assistant director and a 5th/6th grade cheer coach for Marshall Junior Cheerleading.

Dan Johnson was hired as a mortgage loan officer to serve the Grand Rapids market. Johnson brings 25 years of experience in the residential mortgage industry. For the past 15 years, he has worked in retail banking and lending, which has helped him create personalized financial solutions that meet the differing needs of members.

SOUTH

The $3.9 billion, Austin, Texas-based UFCU hired Sumeet Grover as EVP – chief strategic growth and digital officer. Previously, Grover served as EVP and chief digital and marketing officer at the $19.5 billion, Chicago-based Alliant Credit Union, the largest digital credit union in the United States. Prior to that, he spent nearly two decades at Citibank, where he held leadership positions in marketing, digital, client experience, operations and technology. Throughout his career, Grover has provided leadership across digital banking, marketing, product management, banking operations, payments, analytics and member experience functions. His industry accolades have included being named a global Top 50 Marketer and Top 50 Technology Professional. He holds an MBA, a fellowship from The Marketing Academy, and certifications from The Wharton School, Yale School of Management and Columbia Business School.

The $8.6 billion, Atlanta-based Delta Community Credit Union announced two board appointments. They were announced following an election that took place during a monthly board meeting on March 26.

Linda O’Shea was appointed chairman of the Board of Directors. O’Shea had served as vice chairman since 2011 and was chosen by her peers to succeed Delta Community’s longtime chairman, Jim Diffley, who held the position for 38 years before his passing in September 2024. During her 30-plus-year career, she held progressive management roles in finance and human resources, where she specialized in compensation. She worked at Delta Air Lines for more than 22 years and at Aon for more than 10 years. She was appointed to Delta Community’s board in 2003.

Charlie Boyajian was appointed vice chairman of the Board of Directors. Boyajian holds a master’s degree in computer science and business administration from the University of Houston. He has been a commercial pilot at Delta Air Lines for more than 36 years and is currently an A330 captain. He joined Delta Community’s board in 2005.

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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.