The $5.2 billion, Endwell, N.Y.-based Visions Federal Credit Union hired Patrick M. Killeen as vice president/chief risk officer. Killeen brings over 32 years of experience in risk management, internal auditing, operations and data analytics for financial institutions. His prior experience includes developing and leading risk management programs at financial institutions that manage assets spanning from $5 billion to over $20 billion. In his new role, Killeen is responsible for providing enterprise-wide strategic and tactical leadership in implementing, maturing and overseeing Visions’ Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) programs, including the identification, assessment and management of enterprise risk, information security and regulatory compliance.

The $2.7 billion, Rome, N.Y.-based AmeriCU Credit Union hired David Smith as a mortgage loan officer. He brings a decade of experience as a mortgage loan officer, and in his new role, he will be serving members at AmeriCU’s North Utica and Herkimer financial centers in Utica and Herkimer, N.Y. He will also focus on providing personalized mortgage solutions while actively engaging with AmeriCU members through branch involvement and community outreach. He serves as the head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach for West Canada Valley Junior and Senior High School in Newport, N.Y., where he mentors young athletes, and is the president of Mohawk Valley Sports Charities.

The $2.5 billion, East Hartford, Conn.-based American Eagle Financial Credit Union hired Simeon Chapin into the newly-created role of chief community officer. In his new role, Chapin will shape and lead critical functions supporting American Eagle’s community engagement to deliver positive impact in its service area of Connecticut and western Massachusetts. Additionally, Chapin will develop and foster partnerships that bring the credit union’s mission to life for its members and the communities served. He most recently served as head of social impact at New England Federal Credit Union (now the $3 billion, Williston, Vt.-based EastRise Credit Union). Prior to that, he served as community impact officer at Vermont State Employees Credit Union ($1.1 billion, Montpelier, Vt.) and was founder and president of the VSECU Foundation.

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Chad Trench was elected chair of its Board of Directors. Trench has been a member of the Board since 2020. Prior to joining the Board, he served for three years as a volunteer on the Supervisory Committee. He is currently the director of operations at Special Olympics Minnesota, where he previously held a director of development role.

Isaac Durant was elected as a new Board member. Durant has been a member of Affinity Plus for many years, serving on the credit union’s Supervisory Committee for five consecutive years, including multiple terms as chair. He is a software engineering professional who is committed to mentoring the next generation of engineering professionals and brings extensive experience in technology and leadership.

The $64 million, Detroit, Mich.-based One Detroit Credit Union hired Stephanie Peoples as COO. Peoples brings more than 20 years of experience, having most recently spent 21 years at JPMorgan Chase, where she held various leadership positions as district manager and senior business consultant in the Minority Entrepreneur Program. In her new role, Peoples will be responsible for operational strategy and implementation across the organization with a focus on expanding access to core services, creating high-performing teams and establishing internal systems that support long-term growth. Her near-term priorities include strengthening operational soundness, expanding business lending, and expanding community engagement through education and nonprofit collaborations.

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The $1.8 billion, Sumter, S.C.-based SAFE Federal Credit Union hired Lee Roberts as a financial advisor for SAFE Investment Services. Roberts brings over nine years of experience in the investment services industry, having previously held roles at Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch. In his new role, he serves SAFE Investment Services clients out of the firm’s office in Columbia, S.C. Roberts served in the South Carolina Army National Guard for over 34 years. He deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and held leadership roles throughout his career, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2023.

The $1.1 billion, Summerville, S.C.-based REV Credit Union announced two promotions to coincide with recent changes to its organizational structure. REV’s revised organizational chart introduces regional vice presidents to drive its strategic vision and reinforce regional operations and sales teams, and provides more agile internal support.

Paul McManus, former director of organizational development, was promoted to vice president of organizational development.

Russell Rose, former director of business solutions, was promoted to vice president of commercial banking. Both new vice presidents will report to COO Tara Smith.

The $4.5 billion, Warner Robins, Ga.-based Robins Financial Credit Union hired April Mouton Beal as vice president of community engagement and marketing. In her new role, Mouton Beal will cultivate partnerships with local organizations, design impactful engagement opportunities, oversee marketing efforts, and drive measurable growth in community support and brand recognition while ensuring alignment with the mission and goals of Robins Financial. She spent the early part of her career in business and community development within Middle Georgia. Most recently, she led fundraising and development efforts throughout Georgia for large nonprofit organizations, focusing on donor engagement, marketing efforts and resource development.

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