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The $1.6 billion, Pittsfield, Mass.-based Greylock Federal Credit Union hired Amy K. Ganci as vice president, business banking officer. In her new role as part of the Business Banking team, Ganci will originate and underwrite commercial loan products and collaborate on business development activities, serving as a trusted advisor for Greylock’s members by providing insight and support to small businesses. She will also interface with loan applicants, act as account officer for existing credit union relationships and manage all aspects of business development.
Ganci brings nearly 25 years of experience in business banking, having most recently served as vice president at PeoplesBank.
The $4.6 billion, New York, N.Y.-based Municipal Credit Union promoted Stuart Salembier to SVP, member engagement and channel delivery. Salembier joined MCU in 2020 as director, retail and later became vice president, member experience. In his new role, he will lead facilities and security operations in addition to his current responsibilities of overseeing branch operations, the contact center and MCU’s ATM network. Salembier was recognized by Employ Humanity as an Inspirational Leader in 2024. In addition, his implementation of advanced member-service solutions won the Talkdesk CX Innovators Award, was a case study in the Talkdesk Inc. win of the BCX Awards and Tekkie Awards, and was featured in Call Centre Helper magazine. He has also educated audiences at numerous credit union and technology conferences and events.
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The $1.8 billion, Sumter, S.C.-based SAFE Federal Credit Union hired Casey Munn as chief risk officer. Munn brings nearly 30 years of leadership experience in enterprise risk management, compliance and lending, having most recently served as SVP of enterprise risk management at Sharonview Federal Credit Union ($1.3 billion, Indian Land, S.C.). In his new role, Munn will oversee SAFE’s risk management framework, compliance programs and internal controls to ensure continued safety, soundness and adherence to regulatory industry standards. He holds a master’s of business administration and management from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S.C., and his professional credentials include designations as a Certified Risk Manager, Bank Secrecy Officer and Compliance Officer from NAFCU (now America’s Credit Unions).
TRADES
Holly Fearing was named chief marketing and experience officer, effective Oct. 6. Fearing currently serves as head of marketing and experience at the Filene Research Institute, where she has spent the past decade overseeing marketing, communications, branding, events and digital experience. She began her credit union career at CUNA Mutual Group (now TruStage), where she spent more than eight years focusing on communications and business. She earned her Credit Union Development Educator (CUDE) designation from the Foundation in 2011, and previously served six years as president of the board for one of the nation’s largest grocery co-ops.
VENDORS
The Burbank, Calif.-based AI lending technology provider Zest AI re-appointed Rodney E. Hood to its Board of Directors. Hood, who previously served on Zest AI’s Board, brings more than three decades of experience in financial services, regulation and public policy, with service under three U.S. Presidential terms. He previously served as Acting Comptroller of the Currency, chairman of the NCUA and Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. His private-sector career included leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Bank of America, where he focused on community development and Community Reinvestment Act compliance.
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