The $2.7 billion, Rome, N.Y.-based AmeriCU Credit Union hired Jenny Fox as digital marketing manager. Fox brings over 20 years of financial service experience, including knowledge and expertise in thought leadership, web development, email marketing, content marketing, social media management and M&A. In her new role, she will be responsible for overseeing digital marketing strategies, growing the credit union's online presence and tailoring marketing initiatives to deliver measurable results aligned with the credit union's objectives. Fox will also leverage digital innovation to enhance member engagement and organizational growth. She is a past recipient of the ATHENA International Award, which recognized her contributions to leadership and advocacy for women.

L-R: CYO-LI Executive Director Carol Sciotto, Tedesco and his wife Rhonda. (Credit/Ocean Financial FCU)

Joseph Tedesco, president/CEO for the $362 million, Oceanside, N.Y.-based Ocean Financial Federal Credit Union, was honored by the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO-LI) at its annual golf outing on Sept. 30. CYO of Long Island provides affordable, quality, educational and recreational services to more than 21,000 children every year. The annual golf outing hosted by CYO raises funds in support of its various programs, and each year, one honoree is recognized for their outstanding work and dedication to supporting CYO-LI's ongoing efforts.

MIDWEST

Casey Nichols

The $4.8 billion, Wausau, Wis.-based Connexus Credit Union hired Casey Nichols as chief human resources officer. Nichols brings over two decades of experience as an SVP and HR executive, having most recently served as head of HR for workplace benefits for Bank of America. Throughout his career, Nichols has served as the head of HR for numerous business units, including global technology and operations, consumer contact centers, the mortgage division and wealth management.

The $2.6 billion, St. Louis, Mo.-based Together Credit Union hired Jonathan Roberts into the newly-created role of vice president of strategy and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB).

Jonathan Roberts

In his new role, Roberts will lead the credit union's strategic planning and alignment efforts, including harnessing the full potential of the credit union's diverse and unique membership and workforce to enhance organizational resilience and drive sustainable growth. Roberts most recently served as a senior analyst on the Future of Work team at Forrester Research. Previously, he worked for Santander Bank, Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Roberts holds an MBA from Bryant University's College of Business in Smithfield, R.I., and is pursuing a doctorate in organizational studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. In addition, he is a member of the W. Crimm Singers, a collective of professional musicians that specialize in Black sacred music, an active mentor in Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and a member of the board of directors for The Oasis Center in Nashville.

VENDORS

Leanne Lange

Strategic Resource Management (SRM), a Memphis, Tenn.-based advisory firm serving banks and credit unions, hired Leanne Lange as managing director within the Banking and Payments practice. In her new role, she will support growth initiatives and client services. Lange brings over 25 years of experience in consumer deposits and payments product management. Before joining SRM, she served at M&T Bank, where she specialized in debit card and ATM products and held responsibilities that spanned a broad range of critical areas, including managing network and vendor relationships, driving innovation in emerging payments, and developing strategies for consumer checking growth and deposit liquidity.

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