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The Lending Council Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the following candidates for its 2024 election.
Please review the campaign statement below and use the web ballot to vote for 4 of the 6 candidates.
Submit your completed ballot no later than 5 PM PT on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Ballots received after this date will not be used in the final tabulations. The elected candidates will take their seats on the executive committee after the Lending Council Annual Conference in Nashville, TN November 3-6, 2024.
* - indicates incumbent
Director, Lending Solutions
BECU
Tukwila, WA
My 30+ years of experience in lending and consumer banking has given me a diverse understanding of consumer lending and processing, mortgage lending, underwriting, collections, and sales management. I have experienced the challenges and rewards of building a sales team, growing a portfolio, collections and recoveries, and implementing new technology in both small and large credit unions. At BECU, I am proud to have built an outbound sales channel from the ground up - delivering highly successful results, and most importantly, having a sales culture embodying credit union values. I have served on the Lending Executive Committee since 2021, Conference Committee since 2017, presented on a panel several times at various Lending Conferences, and served as committee leadership for the Volunteer Event. I am someone who has a passion for lending, members, and the credit union movement. If re-elected, I will continue to bring my energy and experience to my role with America’s Credit Unions’ Lending Council.
Chief Lending Officer
Vantage West Credit Union
Tucson, AZ
I believe my 20 years of Credit Union experience at institutions ranging from $150 million to $15 billion in assets gives me great insight into the challenges and opportunities that both small and large CUs are facing in today’s ever evolving and immensely competitive industry. In my current role as the CLO at Vantage West Credit Union, I am responsible for creating and executing on VWCU’s lending strategy. As a new CLO and a long-time credit union lending professional I am excited to be part of a forward-thinking credit union that is looking to scale and digitize its lending business to drive loyalty and engagement with its members. It would be my honor and privilege to be re-elected to the Lending Council Executive Committee, and to be given the continued opportunity to share my insight and experience with my lending colleagues from across the credit union industry.
CEO
PCT Federal CU
West Wareham, MA
As an active member of the Lending Council, the value I have experienced includes the fostering of collaboration within the annual planning sessions for the Lending Conference which I have been proud to be involved with since 2017. Combining this with the networking opportunities, educational resources, advocacy, best practices, resources and tools and finally the professional development opportunities make the Lending Council a must for any credit union lender. These benefits assist credit unions to enhance their lending practices, improve the member experience, and improve their bottom line. As the lone current representative from the New England region, I respectfully ask for your vote to allow me to continue to serve on the Lending Council Executive Committee. Thank you for your consideration.
Director of Consumer Lending
Meritrust Credit Union
Wichita, KS
I’ve spanned roles from front-facing branch, back-office lending, mid-level management, to now senior management. I feel as though this diverse experience allows me to be able to provide feedback and direction to new and current endeavors of the Lending Council. My leadership experience with helping to create a young professionals group for Credit Unions in Mississippi, L.E.A.D., as well as my volunteer experience here in Kansas and in Tennessee, has given me additional experience in working alongside a number of cultures and backgrounds.
I feel like I would be the best candidate for the Executive Committee based on my over 11 years of experience in several different lending roles in different states, at smaller and larger credit unions, and based on my prior volunteer experience with the Lending Council.
Senior Vice President of Consumer Lending
America First Credit Union
North Ogden, UT
Credit unions nationwide come together in the Lending Council to exchange ideas, build networks, and, most importantly, collaborate on strategies to best serve our members. The benefits provided by the Lending Council have significantly impacted my industry knowledge and positively influenced my lending leadership. It would be a privilege to contribute to the council as a member of the Executive Committee where I can help others experience the benefit of the council’s impact. Serving on the committee would be an honor because it would provide a meaningful opportunity to influence positive change within our industry and support the growth of fellow lending leaders.
Senior Vice President of Lending
Southland Credit Union
Los Alamitos, CA
Being part of the Lending Council has been a valuable resource in my career path. I enjoy connecting with leaders from across the country at the conferences and appreciate the fresh perspectives I gain from those conversations. I’ve found the Community Discussions to be a great space for exchanging ideas and solving common challenges. It would be an absolute honor to serve on the Executive Committee, and I’m excited about the opportunity to contribute to the council’s ongoing mission of supporting innovation and growth in lending.
