Recognizing and rewarding credit unions' rising stars
June 28, 2018 5:18 PM
Credit union advocates have earned a host of awards, both within and outside of the industry, plus the latest promotions, new hires, and more.
Stephanie Sherrodd, TDECU
Stephanie Sherrodd, president and chief executive officer of Texas Dow Employees Credit Union, Lake Jackson, Texas, was honored as a 2018 Breakthrough Woman by the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce.
Lenai Camacho, Hanscom FCU
Hanscom Federal Credit Union, Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., said Lenai Camacho (center), vice president of compliance, was one of 14 young executives named as a Credit Union Rising Star by the Cooperative Credit Union Association. At left: Hanscom FCU’s chairman of the board, Paul Marotta; at right: David Sprague, Hanscom FCU’s president and CEO.
Matthew Waldschmidt, Del Norte CU
Del Norte Credit Union, Santa Fe, N.M., said branch manager Matthew Waldschmidt (left) graduated from the “Leadership Los Alamos” training program. At right is his wife Amanda.
Sharon Teeples
Chad Bartosh, Railway CU
Chad Bartosh, business banking and innovation officer at Railway Credit Union, Mandan, N.D, was named the Credit Union Professional of the Year by the Credit Union Association of the Dakotas.
Vibrant Insurance
Vibrant Insurance, a credit union service organization of Vibrant Credit Union, Moline, Ill., was named Midwest Agent of the Year by Travelers Insurance. From left to right: insurance employees Mark Boswell, Tanya Smith, Beth Boyer, Hayley Sovey, Courtney Pool, and agency president Aaron Ohlensehlen.
Tami Cybulski, Royal CU
Royal Credit Union, Eau Claire, Wis., has named Tami Cybulski as regional director of branch operations.
Vikki Distler, Veridian CU
Veridian Credit Union, Waterloo, Iowa, promoted Vikki Distler to manager of automated clearing house and share draft operations.
Pamala Kemp, Consumers CU
Consumers Credit Union, Kalamazoo, Mich., named Pamala Kemp as a mortgage lending officer.
Scott Cherktow, Alaska USA FCU
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union, Anchorage, Alaska, named Scott Cherktow as senior vice president-information management applications.
Shannon Conley, Alaska USA FCU
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union, Anchorage, Alaska, named Shannon Conley as senior vice president-branch administration.
Doug Horner, Alaska USA FCU
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union, Anchorage, Alaska, named Doug Horner as vice president-information management operations.
Samira Salem, CUNA
Samira Salem has been appointed senior policy analyst for Credit Union National Association.
Elizabeth Blad, United FCU
United Federal Credit Union, St. Joseph, Mich., appointed Elizabeth Blad as branch manager of the new Edison Lakes Parkway location in Mishawaka, Ind.
Jeff Hibbard, Truliant FCU
Truliant Federal Credit Union, Winston-Salem, N.C. has named Jeff Hibbard as vice president of digital innovation.
Chris Hytinen, Emergifi
Emergifi, a credit union service organization, named Chris Hytinen as business development executive.
