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WEST

Billy Henry

The $2.4 billion, Vancouver, Wash.-based Columbia Credit Union announced two board appointments.

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Billy Henry was appointed to the Board of Directors. Legally blind since birth, Henry founded the Northwest Association for Blind Athletes (NWABA) at just 15 years old, creating opportunities for himself and others to participate in sports and physical activity. Today, the NWABA empowers participants to build confidence, develop self-esteem and thrive in all areas of life across the Northwest. He currently serves as president/CEO of NWABA, as well as on the Board of Directors for the Columbia River Economic Development Council and as vice chair of Ginn Gives. His honors have included receiving the 2023 Portland Business Journal 40 Under 40 award, 2017 Nonprofit Network of SW Washington Excellence Award and the 2013 Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Community Champion award.

Sean Gregory

Sean Gregory was appointed to the Board of Directors. Gregory is the owner of Atlantic and Pacific Freightways, a flatbed trucking company headquartered in Clark County, Washington, and leads A&P Freight Services, a sister company providing nationwide freight brokerage solutions. Before entering the transportation industry, he served as chief executive of PeaceHealth’s Columbia Network, where he led health care operations across Southwest Washington. His career has spanned over two decades in health care leadership and included executive roles at Health First, SCL Health and SSM Health Care. Gregory has dual master’s degrees in hospital and health care administration and human resource management/organizational development from Washington University in St. Louis. He also serves on the boards of Identity Clark County and the Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Washington.

EAST

Dylan Baker

The $5.5 billion, Linthicum, Md.-based SECU announced one board appointment and one committee appointment.

Dr. Dylan Baker was appointed to the Board of Directors. Baker brings a background as the associate vice president, finance and personnel at the University of Maryland, College Park, as well as a wealth of financial management expertise, specifically in higher education. In his role at the university, he manages a $1 billion annual unrestricted Academic Affairs portfolio and helps craft academic initiatives like the Terrapin Commitment program, which offers full tuition and fees to all Pell-eligible students seeking to attend the state’s flagship university. Baker holds degrees from Loyola University of Maryland, University of Oxford and the University of Maryland, College Park, including a PhD in public financial management.

Betty Conners

Betty Conners was appointed to the Supervisory Committee. Conners, a seasoned finance administrator and Certified Public Accountant, brings over 30 years of leadership experience at the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA), where she served in various high-level roles, including deputy director of finance, director of finance and deputy administrator. During her tenure at SHA, she played a critical role in overseeing financial operations, managing a budget of over $1.5 billion, and implementing key financial controls and strategic workforce initiatives. She currently serves at the Maryland Transportation Authority as director of finance administration and partnerships.

Adam Remshifski

Adam Remshifski, SVP of marketing for the $5 billion, Philadelphia-based American Heritage Credit Union, was named to South Jersey Biz magazine’s “20 Under 40” list. This annual recognition celebrates professionals making significant contributions to their industries and communities. Under Remshifski’s leadership, American Heritage has celebrated milestones including surpassing $5 billion in assets and the successful implementation of new marketing strategies and technology. His achievements have included overseeing a 9.6% marketing conversion rate, maintaining a Net Promoter Score of 85 and leading the organization’s social media presence to be recognized among the Top 50 in the nation by The Financial Brand. He frequently shares his expertise at national conferences and volunteers on America’s Credit Unions’ Marketing Council.

MIDWEST

The $737 million, Sheboygan, Wis.-based Kohler Credit Union hired Kristina Wandschneider as SVP of marketing. In this executive role, Wandschneider will oversee all facets of marketing strategy, brand development and community partnerships for the credit union. She brings over 25 years of experience in the retail industry, many of which were spent in marketing and leadership roles at Kohl’s Corporation, as well as a background in strategic marketing and consumer-focused initiatives.

Kristina Wandschneider

MSU Federal Credit Union ($8.2 billion, East Lansing, Mich.) promoted Benjamin Maxim to chief technology officer. In his new role, Maxim will lead the credit union’s technology, product, innovation and engineering strategies. Maxim began his career at MSUFCU in 2007 as a web developer and has held multiple leadership positions during his tenure, including launching and leading its innovation center, The Lab at MSUFCU, which explores emerging technologies and fintech solutions to enhance the member experience. In addition to his responsibilities at MSUFCU, Maxim serves as COO of Reseda Group, the CUSO powered by MSUFCU. In that role, he leads the organization’s overall strategy, vision and operations across technology, product, growth and sales. Maxim holds a professional certificate in innovation and entrepreneurship from Stanford University. He was named the 2024 Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates Professional of the Year and Finopotamus’ 2022 Tekkie Awards Technologist of the Year. In 2023, Maxim completed Filene Research Institute’s innovation leadership program, i3. He also serves as an advisor and board member for several fintech organizations.

Ben Maxim

SOUTH

May Landon

The $6.1 billion, Oklahoma City, Okla.-based Tinker Federal Credit Union hired May Landon as SVP of real estate lending. Landon brings 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. In her new role, she uses her expertise in real estate and mortgage lending to propel the TFCU real estate division forward through innovation and increased efficiency. She also uses smart tools like Robotic Process Automation to boost key processes such as fraud detection and credit checks, allowing her team to focus more on strategic initiatives and member satisfaction. Landon has held executive leadership roles in branch operations and mortgage, business and real estate lending, as well as served as COO at a mortgage consulting firm. She has also served on executive boards for prominent trade organizations in Texas and Florida.

TRADES

Catie McDonald

The National Credit Union Foundation, the national charitable arm of the credit union movement, hired Catie McDonald as chief impact officer, effective at the end of June. McDonald previously held leadership positions at TruStage and CUNA (now America’s Credit Unions). During her time at CUNA, she played a key role in spearheading the organization’s national strategy to advance financial well-being for all. She currently serves as a senior advisor at FarWell Advisory Services, where she has been partnering with credit unions to develop and implement strategic plans that drive growth, resilience and community impact. In her new role, McDonald will lead the Foundation’s impact strategy and programmatic work, helping to strengthen the financial health of individuals and communities across the country through credit union partnerships and initiatives.

LEAGUES

Harold Rowe

The Cornerstone League, which serves approximately 600 credit unions in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas, honored three leaders at the IMPACT 2025: Cornerstone Annual Meeting conference for their exceptional contributions, support of and dedication to advancing the credit union movement.  

Harold Rowe, vice chair of the Board of Directors for the $372 million, Houston-based Cy-Fair Federal Credit Union, was named the 2025 Volunteer of the Year. Rowe was honored for his decades of dedicated service and exceptional leadership. Known affectionately as “Mr. Customer Service,” he has spent more than 20 years guiding Cy-Fair’s growth and advocating for credit unions at both the state and national levels. Beyond his board service, Harold’s commitment to his community includes volunteering with Meals on Wheels and AARP, and a career in education leadership.

Carmela McDermott, also with Cy-Fair, was named the 2025 Professional of the Year. McDermott was recognized for her more than 30 years of service to the credit union movement, and her role in fostering talent, uplifting workplace culture and deepening community engagement. She previously served at Credit Union Resources (now Cornerstone Resources). Her colleagues describe her as the heartbeat of the organization – a mentor, motivator and force for good.

Carmela McDermott

Robert “Bob” Taylor was inducted posthumously into Cornerstone’s Hall of Fame, a lifetime achievement recognition created to honor individuals who reflect a history of service to credit unions. As one of the youngest league presidents in the country, Taylor led the Oklahoma Credit Union League with vision and innovation, helping introduce technologies like ATMs and establishing critical services for credit unions. His legacy includes founding multiple credit unions and advocating for legislative advancements that continue to benefit members today.

Robert Taylor

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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.