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WEST
Kalyan Rajamani First Tech Federal Credit Union ($16.9 billion, San Jose, Calif.), hired Kalyan Rajamani as chief technology officer. In his new role, he will utilize his background in building high-performing teams while designing and delivering innovative, relevant and secure technology solutions that enrich the lives of discriminating members. Rajamani brings over 20 years of expertise in developing innovative products, software engineering, information security and analytics. He previously served as chief technology officer for Nielsen Company, Dynata and PCR Financial, and has been recognized with the Arthur C. Nielsen Award for outstanding leadership.
EAST
The $261 million, Madawaska, Maine-based NorState Federal Credit Union hired Cara Greenwood as a commercial loan officer. Greenwood brings over 20 years of experience in the banking industry, having previously held positions at MBNA/Bank of America, TD Bank, Kennebec Savings Bank, and most recently, Camden National Bank as branch manager II. In her new role, she will be responsible for growing relationships and working closely with local businesses, mainly in Maine's Central Aroostook area.
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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.
