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The $4.3 billion, Albuquerque, N.M.-based Sunward Federal Credit Union announced two new hires and three promotions.
Whitney Anderson was hired as chief growth officer. Anderson brings over a decade of experience as a credit union executive. In her new role, she will drive brand growth both inside and outside the credit union.
Christopher Danvers was hired as SVP of payments, products and partnerships. In his new role, Danvers will build the foundation for growth through solid operational processes and industry-leading products.
Matthew Reidy was promoted to chief experience officer. In his new role, Reidy is responsible for reimagining and modernizing the Sunward experience in-branch and online. He previously oversaw the data and strategic planning functions for the organization.
Dennis Wood was promoted to vice president of innovation. In his new role, Wood will spearhead data-driven insights and innovative programs, including one centered on the use of AI.
Chad Berbert was promoted to vice president of strategy. In his new role, Berbert will focus on on ensuring long-term success for the credit union, championing the voice of Sunward members to create meaningful results.
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The $918 million, Jackson, Mich.-based TRUE Community Credit Union announced two new hires.
Darcey Eagen was hired as vice president of people. Eagen brings 25 years of experience leading human resources in the health care and banking industries, and has guided teams in talent acquisition, employee and labor relations, HR strategy and mergers and acquisitions. She currently serves on the board of LifeSpan, which provides resources for those with disabilities.
Jill Johnson was hired as vice president of consumer and real estate lending. Johnson brings over three decades of lending experience, including 28 years of leadership experience and 24 years of dedicated service within the credit union industry.
The $8.2 billion, Naperville, Ill.-based Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union hired Karen Mitchell as chief risk officer, effective Oct. 1, 2025. She succeeds current Chief Risk Officer John Collins, who will be retiring in early 2026. In her new role, Mitchell will be responsible for identifying, assessing and mitigating risks across all business operations, ensuring that Alloya remains resilient and adaptive in the face of new challenges, regulatory requirements and shifting market dynamics. She will collaborate closely with executive leadership, board directors and business units to reinforce a robust culture of risk awareness. Mitchell most recently served as a director and enterprise risk management service line leader at Wipfli LLP. Before that, she was a commissioned bank examiner with the FDIC and held senior management roles at a community bank in the western suburbs of Chicago. She holds a master’s degree in finance and management and is certified in COSO Enterprise Risk Management. In addition, she is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and has served on several nonprofit boards.
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