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WEST

The $1.3 billion, Fresno, Calif.-based Noble Credit Union announced two promotions.

Amber Monroe was promoted to assistant vice president of digital services. Monroe joined Noble in 1999 and has held several roles at throughout her tenure. In her new position, she will lead the organization’s digital strategy and payment processing operations, which will enhance member experience and improve operational efficiency.

Amber Monroe

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Mariah Walton was promoted to vice president of marketing. Walton has been with the credit union for four years and played a key role in strengthening community partnerships and brand awareness. In her new role, she will lead the continued evolution of Noble’s brand and support efforts to drive member growth. 

Mariah Walton

EAST

Shari Beauchemin

The $1.6 billion, Pittsfield, Mass.-based Greylock Federal Credit Union promoted Shari Beauchemin to branch manager of its Elm Street branch in Pittsfield. In her new role, Beauchemin manages an expanded team and plays an active role in business development, promoting Greylock’s products and services. Her key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing branch compliance, originating mortgage and home equity loans, originating and underwriting consumer loans, and maintaining an extensive variety of member accounts. Additionally, she is a Notary Public and is authorized to provide Medallion Signature Guarantees, a service that ensures the authenticity of signatures on securities transactions. Beauchemin began her career with Greylock in 2018 as a member service representative receptionist at the West Street branch in Pittsfield. Within the credit union, Beauchemin completed Greylock Management Academy.

Amit Nandy

The $1.2 billion, Greenbelt, Md.-based Educational Systems Federal Credit Union hired Amit Nandy as SVP, chief information officer. Nandy brings nearly two decades of experience in information technology leadership, including extensive work in credit union and banking environments where he has driven strategic transformation through innovation and collaboration. In his new role, he will lead the credit union’s technology strategy with a focus on digital transformation, operational efficiency and member experience. Nandy previously held senior technology leadership positions at Andrews Federal Credit Union ($2.4 billion, Suitland, Md.) and Apple Federal Credit Union ($5.2 billion, Fairfax, Va.). He began his career in the credit union industry at Apple FCU, where he gained experience in infrastructure, cybersecurity and enterprise project management. Most recently, he served as SVP and director of the enterprise project management office at Sandy Spring Bank and Atlantic Union Bank.

Jay Singh

The $2.7 billion, Rome, N.Y.-based AmeriCU Credit Union hired Jay Singh into the newly-created position of assistant vice president of business services CUSO. In his new role, he will strengthen and expand AmeriCU’s support of business members. He brings more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, having begun his career as a part-time teller and steadily advancing into leadership roles focused on business banking. He spent more than 20 years serving business members in the credit union landscape, including seven years as a commercial loan officer and more than a decade leading a business services team.

SOUTH

Peggy Stubblefield, chief human resources officer for the $4.5 billion, Tullahoma, Tenn.-based Ascend Federal Credit Union, retired on May 28, 2025 following more than four decades of service at Ascend. Stubblefield began her Ascend career in 1982 as a certificate clerk and steadily advanced through roles of increasing responsibility in the HR department before being promoted to chief human resources officer in 2014.

Peggy Stubblefield

The $2.5 billion, Pensacola, Fla.-based PenAir Credit Union named Stephanie Oram chair of the Board of Directors. Oram, who previously served as vice chair, was elected by her fellow board members to succeed Robert (Bob) Jacobson. After six years of leadership as chair, Jacobson will continue to serve on the board. Oram was commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy following her graduation from the University of Wisconsin in Madison and served for 24 years as a Naval Aviator. After retiring from active duty, she continued to serve as a civilian federal employee for nearly two decades. Her roles included airfield manager and air operations officer at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, where she oversaw the full operations of the airfield. She later served as community planning and liaison officer and installation program integrator, directly supporting the commanding officer of NAS Pensacola until her retirement in 2022. Oram previously served on PenAir’s Supervisory Committee.

Stephanie Oram

The $2.2 billion, Montgomery, Ala.-based MAX Credit Union announced two promotions.

Jordan Halloran was promoted to vice president of wealth management. Halloran began his career with MAX in 2014 and has since held several positions in the wealth sector. In his new role, he will lead by offering strategic and technical support to members, aiding their financial progress, and will be responsible for delivering comprehensive financial planning and wealth management solutions tailored to members’ unique goals. He will also provide expert guidance across investment strategies, risk management and portfolio diversification, all while overseeing the growth and efficiency of MAX Wealth Management. He serves as president of the Prattville/Millbrook Sunrise Rotary Club, ambassador chair for the Millbrook Chamber Ambassadors Program and class chair for Leadership Autauga County.

Jordan Halloran

Brantley Leverette was promoted to SVP of finance. Leverette began her career with MAX in 2003 and has advanced through various positions, most recently serving as vice president of finance. In her new role, she will manage all financial management functions at MAX, including accounting systems, accounts payable, risk analytics, and budgeting and forecasting to maintain the credit union’s financial health and profitability. She will also develop and implement strategic business plans and goals to further credit union growth. Leverette serves as chairman of the Board of Trustees at Century Church and treasurer for the Pike Road Patriot Fund, which raises money for arts and athletics at Pike Road Schools. She is also treasurer of the Troy Alumni Association at The Waters.

Brantley Leverette

The $394 million, Winston Salem, N.C.-based Piedmont Advantage Credit Union hired Sharnell Hairston as manager of the Greensboro, N.C., branch. She brings over 20 years of experience in the financial sector, having most recently served at bank. In her new role, Hairston will implement new strategies for engaging with new and prospective members while showing appreciation for current members.

Sharnell Hairston

The $6.1 billion, Oklahoma City, Okla.-based Tinker Federal Credit Union promoted John Micue to vice president of enterprise risk. In his new role, Micue is continuing to prepare TFCU for the future and building on its risk framework. Throughout his 17-year tenure at the credit union, he has held a variety of roles related to enterprise risk, physical security, safety and information assurance. Micue began his professional career as a sergeant and military policeman in the U.S. Army prior to leaving to attend college at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. He then worked as a field representative for Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole before starting as the security and safety officer at TFCU.

John Micue

The $4.7 billion, Warner Robins, Ga.-based Robins Financial Credit Union hired Kenneth Fredriksen as CFO. Fredriksen brings an extensive background in financial planning, asset-liability management and strategic leadership within the credit union and broader financial services industries, having spent the majority of his career leading financial strategy and performance across a range of institutions. In his new role, Fredriksen will focus on enhancing financial visibility, optimizing processes and developing strategic tools that enable informed decision-making.

Ken Fredriksen

LEAGUES

Judy DeLucca

The Luminate Foundation announced Judy DeLucca, president/CEO of the $276 million, Metairie, La.-based New Orleans Firemen’s Federal Credit Union (NOFFCU), as the recipient of the 2025 Legends Award. The Legends Award celebrates individuals whose contributions have significantly advanced the growth and sustainability of credit unions at the local, state and national levels. Over her 45-year career, her accomplishments have included initiatives like the Faith Fund, a nationally recognized nonprofit collaboration, and the Financial Inclusion Team, a first-of-its-kind initiative delivering customized financial coaching and alternative pathways for members traditionally excluded by conventional lending standards. In 2014, DeLucca was inducted into the Louisiana Credit Union Hall of Fame. DeLucca will be formally recognized and celebrated during the Luminate Convention’s Awards Ceremony on June 12.

VENDORS

Reva Rao

Blend Labs, Inc., a San Francisco-based origination platform provider serving banks, credit unions and mortgage lenders, hired Reva Rao as head of digital transformation for credit unions. Rao brings over two decades of experience in financial services, having most recently served as chief lending officer for Travis Credit Union ($5.4 billion, Vacaville, Calif.). She previously served as SVP of consumer loans for the $20.3 billion, Sacramento, Calif.-based Golden 1 Credit Union. In addition, she held roles at Wells Fargo, where she spent over 13 years in various capacities including channel business manager; Prosper Marketplace as head of home equity marketing; JPMorgan Chase; Greenpoint Mortgage and Citi. In her new role, Rao will focus on helping Blend credit union customers and partners to build their competitive edge and develop strategies to position for stronger growth. 

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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.