EAST
The $331 million, East Meadow, N.Y.-based Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union promoted Victoria (Vicki) Aievoli to CFO. Aievoli began her career with Nassau Financial in 1994 and has held a variety of leadership roles across accounting, internal audit and finance. These have included senior director of internal audit, vice president of finance, SVP of finance, and most recently, EVP of finance. She has also led Nassau Financial’s participation in the Making Strides for Breast Cancer Walk for many years. In her new role, Aievoli will oversee the credit union’s financial strategy, performance and long-term sustainability. She will continue to work closely with the executive team to support growth initiatives while maintaining strong capital, sound risk management and operational discipline.
WEST
The $1.1 billion, Missoula, Mont.-based Clearwater Credit Union promoted Brittany DeVries to SVP of payment operations – the first Executive Team role dedicated specifically to payments strategy and fraud mitigation. DeVries has been with Clearwater for 16 years and has held a variety of roles throughout her career, including as a teller, and in member service, accounting and payments management. In her new position, her leadership will play a critical role in strengthening protections for members while advancing Clearwater’s proactive approach to fraud prevention and education.
MIDWEST
The $3.1 billion, Muskego, Wis.-based Corporate Central Credit Union hired Nikkita Martino as relationship development manager. Martino brings more than a decade of credit union experience to Corporate Central, most recently serving at a large Midwest credit union where she spent most of her career in business development. In her new role, Martino will proactively evaluate credit unions’ financial environments, identify strategic needs, and position Corporate Central’s solutions to support both existing and prospective members. She will lead face-to-face engagement efforts, collaborate closely with member experience staff to deepen relationships, and assist senior leadership with business development planning initiatives. Based in the greater Dallas, Texas area, Martino will focus on growth and relationship development in new markets that represent significant expansion opportunities for Corporate Central. She will also support select, existing relationships in more established regions, allowing Corporate Central to continue strengthening coverage nationwide. Martino holds the Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor designation.
The $3.2 billion, Appleton, Wis.-based Fox Communities Credit Union announced two promotions.
Melissa Harper was promoted to assistant vice president of mortgage processing and closing. Harper started at Fox as a Mortgage Loan Processor. In her new role, she will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and influence over the Mortgage Loan Processing & Closing functions. This includes driving operational excellence, ensuring compliance and contributing to strategic initiatives related to the Mortgage Loan Processing & Closing Teams.
Jared Anderson was promoted to director of cards. Anderson’s previous position at Fox was business intelligence analyst. The director of cards is a dual-function leadership role responsible for both the strategic development of cards and the operational oversight of card services within the Member Payment Systems department. This role ensures regulator compliance, drives product innovation, supports team development and maintains high service standards across card operations. Anderson will also leverage data analytics and cross-functional collaboration to optimize performance and member experience.
SOUTH
The $385 million, Winston Salem, N.C.-based Piedmont Advantage Credit Union announced two promotions.
Candice Champe was promoted to SVP of operational innovation. Champe joined PACU in 2008 and has held several key roles, including director of eCommerce and IT and vice president of innovation. In her new role, her responsibilities will include operating system technologies, such as the core processing system, SQL reports, phone systems, ATMs and ITMs, digital banking and electronic payment systems. In addition, she will be tasked with streamlining multi-channel and multi-system infrastructures to ensure all services used by employees and members are efficient and accessible; collaborating with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors, including communicating project timelines; as well as process and workflow improvements, system integrations and reporting that support strategic goals and regulatory compliance.
Jean Golden-Rumer was promoted to SVP of experience and service strategy. Golden-Rumer began her career at PACU in 2013 as a teller at the Mooresville, N.C., branch. She advanced to a lead teller role before transitioning into marketing as a marketing specialist. She later moved into organizational development, serving as learning manager and organizational development manager, before being promoted to assistant vice president of organizational development. In her new role, her responsibilities include oversight of branch and call center operations and service delivery; development and execution of strategic human capital plans that include recruitment, training, development, engagement and retention strategies; and leading strategies focused on operational excellence and growth to increase member satisfaction and retention.
Both Champe and Golden-Rumer are graduates of the Carolinas Credit Union League’s Leadership Development Institute.
VENDORS
TruStage in Madison, Wis., announced two board appointments.
Stephanie Bush was appointed to the Board of Directors. Bush brings more than 35 years of experience in the insurance industry, most recently as EVP and head of small commercial and personal lines insurance at The Hartford. She also brings expertise in guiding companies through market disruption, expanding distribution channels and leveraging data-driven insights to enhance business performance.
Mandy Fields was appointed to the Board of Directors. Fields is the CFO of e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. and has also held leadership roles at BevMo!, Safeway and Albertstons, as well as a board role at Allbirds during the company’s IPO. She brings deep expertise in financial oversight, marketing investment and digital engagement.
Bush and Fields will replace board members Angela Owens and Janet Whitehouse, who will retire from the board later this year. Owens and Whitehouse each served for more than a decade, both serving as committee chairs and board vice chair during their tenure.
The Portland, Ore.-based independent payment services provider Payfinia hired Nizal Khan as senior sales executive. Khan brings more than 20 years of experience in payments and banking, having previously worked with financial institutions nationwide to implement modern payment solutions, drive operational efficiency and elevate customer experience. In his new role, he will spearhead Payfinia’s growth and expansion initiatives, working closely with financial institutions, partners and industry stakeholders. A core component of Khan’s strategy includes building partnerships with complementary providers to expand the company’s reach, strengthen its market presence and create a more cohesive financial ecosystem for clients.
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