Jennifer B. Stasio will become president/CEO at the $416 million Southeastern Credit Union in Valdosta, Ga., on Jan. 1.
She will succeed current CEO Mike Gudely, who will retire on Dec. 31, after a 30-year career in the financial services industry.
Stasio joined the credit union in 2019 as its CFO and was promoted to the position of president this month. She previously served as vice president of finance for the $159 million Pioneer Valley Credit Union in Springfield, Mass. She also worked as a controller at Barre Savings Bank.
“We are very excited to have someone of Jennifer’s experience and skill set as our next CEO,” Southeastern Board Chair Dr. Wayne Plumly said.
Southeastern’s 99 employees manage 10 locations and serve more than 24,000 members.
The Board of Directors for the $343 million Cascade Federal Credit Union in Kent, Wash., named Sam Jimenez as president/CEO.
He succeeded Sarah Richardson, who served as CEO for two years. She will remain at the credit union until year’s end to assist with the transition.
Jimenez served as CEO of 1st Capital Bank in Salina, Calif. and held several executive level positions at the Bank of Commerce Holdings.
“Sam has a wealth of knowledge and experience,” Cascade Board Chair John Graham said. “From being an FDIC bank examiner to executive roles in risk management, finance and accounting, operations, and most recently as the president/CEO of a $1 billion community bank. We are highly confident that he will serve our members well and provide great leadership to the Cascade team.”
Cascade’s 48 employees run four locations and serve nearly 11,000 members.
The Board of Directors of the $338 million Oregonians Credit Union in Milwaukie, Ore., has appointed Bryce Mortensen as president/CEO.
He succeeds Sam Launius, who is retiring after 32 years of service.
With more than 25 years of experience in the credit union industry, Mortensen recently served as EVP of operations at the $345 million AERO Financial Federal Credit Union in Glendale, Ariz. He also worked as a senior consultant for BVA Inc. and as a network administrator for $1.3 billion Credit Union West, also based in Glendale.
“Bryce Mortensen has an exceptional combination of vision, technical expertise and leadership experience that will drive Oregonians Credit Union into the future,” Oregonians Board Chair Alicia Anderson said. “He understands both the evolving landscape of financial services and the cooperative principles that define our mission. We are confident that his guidance will strengthen our culture, empower our teams and deepen our connection with members across Oregon.”
Oregonians’ 67 employees operate seven locations and serve more than 18,000 members.
Janel Cabadas, worked as a teller at the $447 million Earthmover Credit Union’s student-run branch, Panther Credit Union, at Oswego High School. On Jan. 1, she will become the president/CEO of the Oswego, Ill.-based credit union.
Cabadas will succeed current President/CEO Kelly McDonough, who is retiring at the end of the year following a 30-year run of service in the credit union movement.
After graduating from college, Cabadas joined the credit union in 2007, working in business development before she was named marketing director in 2011. She was promoted to vice president of marketing and business development in 2017 and became EVP last year.
“Janel is one of the finest leaders I have had the opportunity to work with,” McDonough said. “She is excellent with people and cares about their success; she is tenacious and passionate about the mission and future of Earthmover. You will have an exceptional leader at your helm.”
Earthmover operates seven locations and serves more than 30,000 members.
The Board of Directors for the $170 million Princeton Federal Credit Union in Princeton, N.J., has appointed Dana Caragine as president/CEO.
She succeeds Samuel J. Paulicelli, who retires following his 21-year tenure as CEO.
Caragine joined the credit union last year as senior director of lending and marketing.
She holds more than two decades of experience in banking, wealth and asset management, investment advisory and private lending. She worked at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, Invesco and other privately held lending firms.
“After a comprehensive national search, it was clear that Dana brings the right combination of vision, leadership, institutional understanding and commitment to member service to guide Princeton Federal Credit Union into its next chapter,” Princeton FCU Board Chair Adam Coyne said. “Her track record of building strong teams and delivering for our members positions us well for the future. The board is confident that Dana is the right leader to continue strengthening the credit union and the communities we serve.”
Princeton FCU’s 32 employees and sole location serve 8,730 members.
On Jan. 1, Susan Boshart will become president/CEO of the $138 million Members Exchange Federal Credit Union in Ridgeland, Miss.
She will succeed Mitzi Tate, who will retire on Dec. 31, after her 27-year tenure as CEO.
Boshart joined the credit union in 1999 and worked in a variety of leadership positions before being named EVP.
“Her career path is the exception rather than the norm. Susan demonstrates a high energy level with strong organizational skills,” Tate said. “She has become a leader and coach who consistently displays compassion, humility, integrity and innovation while procuring high performance and growth. I am excited to see the credit union flourish under her leadership.”
Members Exchange’s 42 staffers operate three locations and serve more than 12,000 members.
The $135 million Lenco Credit Union in Adrian, Mich., has announced that Fran Brant will serve as its next president/CEO starting on May 2, 2026.
She will succeed Ben Neal, who will retire after 41 years of service.
Brant joined Lenco in March 2024 as vice president of consumer lending, bringing more than three decades of experience in mortgage and consumer lending.
“Our board is excited to welcome Fran as our next CEO,” Lenco Board Chair Sam Ewing said. “Her leadership, her ties to Lenawee County and her unwavering dedication to community service represent exactly what Lenco stands for. We are confident she will continue to strengthen the bond between Lenco and the members we serve.”
Lenco’s 19 employees operate two locations that serve a membership of 7,665.
The $47 million Dow Great Western Credit Union in Antioch, Calif., has named Randy Dhindsa as president/CEO.
He succeeded Paul Kramer, who left last May to fill the CEO’s position at the $230 million Central State Credit Union in Stockton Calif.
He previously served as a commercial and agricultural consultant. He also worked as an SVP of lending for AgWest Farm Credit and as an SVP for Bank of America.
“On behalf of the board, I am thrilled to welcome Randy Dhindsa to the Dow Great Western Credit Union family as our next president and CEO,” Board Chair Art Solis said. “Randy’s passion for people and his commitment to the credit union philosophy align perfectly with our values. We look forward to the positive impact his leadership will have on our members, employees, and the community we serve.”
Dow Great Western’s six employees run four locations and serve more than 2,000 members.
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