2025 Career Moves Conclude With Executive Hires, Board Appointments & Recognitions

MIDWEST

The $427 million, Arnold, Mo.-based Arsenal Credit Union hired Chris Nunnally into the newly-created role of chief innovation officer. In his new position, he will oversee information technology, data security and integrity. Nunnally will also lead strategic initiatives that advance innovation, enhance member experiences and position the organization at the forefront of the evolving credit union marketplace. He most recently served as chief information officer, SVP of innovation at RVA Financial ($75.9 million, Richmond, Va.). He also is an active participant in industry councils, including America’s Credit Unions’ Innovation & Technology Council.

The $5.5 billion, South Bend, Ind.-based Everwise Credit Union hired Kyle Pierce as vice president, information security. In his new role, Pierce will oversee Everwise’s information security operations and risk teams, shape strategic priorities around information security governance and partner directly with business leaders to ensure safe, seamless and informed technology adoption. He brings more than two decades of cybersecurity and IT experience, having most recently led data security and business information security programs at Marriott International. Prior to that, Pierce designed and implemented comprehensive security and IT solutions, information security governance models, and security controls for regulated financial and manufacturing organizations, including OneAmerica and Allison Transmission, where his work spanned governance, risk, compliance and enterprise security architecture. He holds a master of science in information security and assurance from Norwich University in Northfield, Vt., and has earned multiple professional certifications including Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Certified Cloud Security Professional, Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control, GIAC Security Essentials, Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional and completion of the Cyber Leadership Program through the Cyber Leadership Institute.

SOUTH

The $1.1 billion, Summerville, S.C.-based REV Federal Credit Union hired Patrick Kelly as chief digital information officer. In his new role, Kelly will lead REV’s next phase of technology strategy. His responsibilities will include overseeing digital and data, playing an integral role in growing member engagement, enhancing the overall digital experience and leveraging data as an asset. Kelly most recently served at FIS, where he led digital products and payments. His career has also included executive roles in digital and innovation at First Horizon Bank, USAA, Intuit and Bank of America. In addition, he served 10 years in the U.S. Navy and earned a degree in nuclear engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

The $3 billion, Dunedin, Fla.-based Achieva Credit Union announced two new hires.

David Germann was hired as chief lending officer. Germann brings more than 35 years of experience in the financial industry, having most recently served as vice president of sales and marketing at Credit Union LIFT Fund, LLC. He also previously served as chief lending officer at Credit Union of America ($1.7 billion, Wichita, Kan.). In his new role, Germann will oversee Achieva’s lending operations across its consumer and mortgage portfolios, while collaborating closely with business lending leadership to ensure consistency and alignment across all lending programs. His immediate priorities include refining Achieva’s lending strategies, strengthening member relationships and expanding opportunities to help members reach their financial goals.

Ryan Cooke was hired as market president for Florida’s Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte Counties. In his new role, he will lead local market strategy, community engagement and member growth across the region’s branches. Cooke will also oversee Achieva’s branches in the three counties, focusing on strengthening relationships with members, supporting small businesses and deepening Achieva’s community partnerships throughout the Gulf Coast. Cooke brings more than 27 years of banking experience, having begun his career in 1998 with NationsBank, followed by First Union, advancing through Wachovia and Wells Fargo as a licensed banker, branch manager, district manager and ultimately as a regional business consultant.

Lluvia Diaz, financial reporting analyst for the $2 billion, Arlington, Texas-based Texas Trust Credit Union, was inducted into the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce 2025 40 under 40 leadership class. The 23-year old Diaz began working at Texas Trust as a teller in 2021 and has been promoted three times to her current role. She received her MBA from the University of Texas at Arlington earlier this year, and through the Texas Trust tuition reimbursement program, was able to attend school while working full-time and graduate debt-free. Diaz is active in the credit union’s Political Advocacy Committee, and is also a member of the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals group and its networking and events subcommittee.

TRADES

America’s Credit Unions announced that Scott Simpson, president/CEO; Greg Mesack, SVP of Government Affairs; and Brad Thaler, head of legislative advocacy, were recognized by The Hill as Top Lobbyists for 2025. The annual list honors the most effective, trusted and influential advocates in Washington who deliver real results for the people and industries they represent.

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