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WEST
The $631 million, San Jose, Calif.-based PremierOne Credit Union announced one new hire and one promotion.
Shilpa Edlabadkar was hired as CFO. Shilpa brings over 23 years of financial leadership experience in the banking and credit union industries, including extensive expertise in balance sheet management, interest rate risk analysis and investment diversification. She most recently served as vice president of accounting at California Coast Credit Union ($3.3 billion, San Diego), and has held leadership roles at Capital One and LPL Financial. In her new role, Edlabadkar will oversee all aspects of PremierOne’s financial strategy, reporting, forecasting and investment management.
MIDWEST
Nancy Morgan, SVP/COO for the $2.9 billion, Muskego, Wis.-based Corporate Central Credit Union, was inducted into the Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation’s Legends of the Movement just before her retirement on Aug. 4, 2025 following a 33-year career at Corporate Central. The Legends of the Movement honor celebrates individuals whose lifelong dedication has advanced the credit union movement across Wisconsin.
Cameron Minges, president/CEO for the $920 million, Indianapolis-based Financial Center First Credit Union, will retire on Dec. 31, 2025. Minges, who has been with the organization for the last 12 years, has led the organization since 2022. He will continue to support the credit union in a strategic consulting role through the end of 2025. During his three-year CEO tenure, Minges’ accomplishments have included launching a state-of-the-art digital banking platform, introducing a full suite of traditional mortgage products, opening two new branches and successfully completing mergers with Muncie Post Office Credit Union and Indianapolis Post Office Credit Union.
The Financial Center First Board of Directors appointed former CEO Kevin Ryan to serve as interim president/CEO beginning Aug. 11, 2025, while a national search for the next CEO is conducted. The search is being led by DDJ Myers, an ALM First Company. Ryan, who previously served as CEO for 12 years, has held executive roles within the broader credit union system, owned a consulting firm specializing in executive benefits and currently serves on the Board of the Worldwide Foundation of Credit Unions.
SOUTH
The $1.1 billion, Dallas, Texas-based Neighborhood Credit Union promoted Francis Santana to chief retail and operations officer. In her new role, Santana will continue to lead the credit union’s retail branch network, member service and operations support, further strengthening Neighborhood CU’s commitment to exceptional service and operational excellence. Santana began her nearly three-decade career with the credit union as a member services representative and worked her way up to her most recent role of SVP of retail and operations. She is a Certified Credit Union Executive and a recent graduate of Southwest Credit Union Management School’s class of 2025. She also serves as Board president for the Dallas Chapter of Credit Unions and Board treasurer for the Neighborhood Credit Union Foundation.
The $2.8 billion, Rome, N.Y.-based AmeriCU Credit Union re-hired Danielle Cavaretta as financial center manager at its Thompson Road Financial Center in Syracuse, N.Y. Cavaretta brings more than a decade of banking experience. She first joined AmeriCU as a member service specialist II in 2012 and was quickly promoted to senior member relationship advisor. She then spent over eight years with M&T Bank, where she served as a senior branch manager. Cavaretta serves on the board of the Alzheimer’s Association of Central New York and is a member of the planning committee for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
The $652 million, Jacksonville, Fla.-based RadiFi Credit Union announced two promotions.
The $2 billion, Arlington, Texas-based Texas Trust Credit Union promoted Robert Underwood to chief information officer. Underwood has been with Texas Trust for 17 years, having joined the credit union’s marketing department in 2008. He most recently served as SVP of IT operations. In his new role, Underwood will drive the credit union’s IT strategy to provide seamless, secure and exceptional experiences for members. He will also continue to fortify Texas Trust’s cybersecurity and optimize the technology infrastructure to drive member loyalty, acquisition and growth. Underwood has a master’s degree from Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas.
LEAGUES
Kentucky’s Credit Unions announced two promotions.
Sabrina Orkies was promoted to vice president of operations. In her new role, she will oversee the League’s internal operations, including finance, HR and administrative services. At Kentucky’s Credit Unions, Orkies has played a key role in executing major events, managing vendor relationships and streamlining internal processes.
Olivia Sharp was promoted to vice president of programs. In her new role, she will focus on building meaningful, effective programs that support credit unions and their communities, overseeing a wide range of engagement and outreach efforts across the state. At Kentucky’s Credit Unions, she has led initiatives such as the Advocacy Ambassadors program, KCU Connect and the launch of the Kentucky Sister Society of the Global Women’s Leadership Network.
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