12 CU Professionals’ Accomplishments Lead to New Roles

The $1.2 billion, Greenbelt, Md.-based Educational Systems Federal Credit Union promoted Antionette Morton to SVP/CFO. In her new role, Morton will lead the finance and accounting departments, as well as advance the credit union’s financial strategy and member value. Morton joined Educational Systems in 2004 as a part-time accounting intern and progressed through roles of increasing responsibility across accounting and finance leadership. She holds a master’s degree, is a Certified Fraud Examiner, a Certified Credit Union Manager, and has completed leadership programs including Leadership Essentials and the Rosemary Brinkley C-Level Leadership Development Program. She is a past MD|DC Credit Union Association Emerging Leader Award recipient and a CUES Top Finalist. What’s more, she served as the inaugural chairperson of the credit union’s Culture Committee.

The $2.5 billion, Suitland Md.-based Andrews Federal Credit Union promoted Carrie Enck to assistant vice president of loan servicing. In her new role, Enck will be responsible for overseeing servicing operations and ensuring efficiency for both consumer lending and mortgage lending. Since joining Andrews Federal nearly 15 years ago, Enck has held multiple roles in operations, member service and lending. Most recently, she has served as director of consumer loan servicing. In addition to serving at Andrews Federal, Enck worked for more than a decade in the title insurance industry.  

MIDWEST

The $491 million, O’Fallon, Mo.-based West Community Credit Union promoted Lorene Meyer to chief strategy and operations officer. Meyer has served in leadership roles at West Community for over six years, including vice president of human resources and training and most recently vice president of organizational strategy and performance. In her expanded role, she will continue leading human resources and organizational development, and will now also oversee virtual and physical branch services.

The $800 million, Baxter, Minn.-based Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union announced one promotion and one new hire.
Jenni Cline was promoted to regional manager. In her new role, she will serve all 12 of MMFCU’s offices, teams, members and communities. Cline joined MMFCU as the Aitkin Branch manager in Aitkin, Minn., starting in February 2022. She also serves for a number of community organizations, including the Aitkin County Historical Society, Aitkin Chamber of Commerce, Aitkin Women of Today and Aitkin County Habitat for Humanity.

Tambera Garza was hired as director of marketing. Garza most recently served at Central Lakes College as director of admissions and recruitment. In this role, she led strategic enrollment planning and implementation, culminating in CLC’s highest enrollment increase since 2012 for the 2024-25 school year. Her experience at CLC included direct collaboration with the marketing team on social media campaigns, promotional materials and website content, as well as managing budgets to maximize recruitment ROI.

The $1.1 billion, Lansing, Mich.-based LAFCU announced two new hires.

Eric Newman was hired as a data analyst. In his new role, Newman plays a key role in supporting strategic decision-making by mining and interpreting data, developing visualizations and identifying trends to inform product development, marketing and business goals. He brings several years of credit union experience in financial analysis, core systems and marketing research, as well as more than nine years of experience in data and financial analyst roles. Prior to joining LAFCU, Newman served as a financial analyst for a credit union based in Jackson, Mich.

Matthew Eleweke was hired as a UX designer. Eleweke brings more than six years of experience in UX design, graphic design and marketing. In his new role, he is responsible for creating user-friendly digital experiences and ensuring consistent branding across all platforms. Prior to joining LAFCU, he served as marketing and media manager for Veterinary United, where he led marketing metrics and strategy for 25 veterinary clinics. Eleweke holds a UX Design Professional Certificate from Google.

SOUTH

The $6.1 billion, Oklahoma City, Okla.-based Tinker Federal Credit Union promoted Tiana Hankins to assistant vice president, branch manager of its Capitol Hill branch in Oklahoma City. In her new role, Hankins leads branch operations that support members. She will also focus on creating a positive work environment for employees, strengthening community partnerships and ensuring the branch stands out for both its outstanding service and community involvement. Hankins has been with TFCU since 2017, serving in multiple roles ranging from teller to lobby supervisor to assistant manager at the Midwest City branch in Midwest City, Okla. She is active in TFCU’s Young Professionals Group and serves as vice president of her daughter’s elementary school PTO.

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The Board of Directors for America’s Credit Unions announced Patty Corkery joined the board as a league representative, effective Nov. 18, 2025. Corkery fills a vacancy on the board and was selected through a vote by League Presidents. Her term on the transition board will continue until February 2027, with an extended board term through February 2029. Corkery is the president/CEO of the Michigan Credit Union League and CUSG. She also serves on the boards of the American Association of Credit Union Leagues; the Credit Union House; the Michigan Business Connection, a CUSO supporting small and medium-sized organizations; Lighthouse Michigan, a beacon of hope for families in need of food, shelter and other basic needs; and CUSG partners Marquis and CalcXML. Corkery also helps lead the Michigan Sister Society for the Global Women’s Leadership Network.

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