WEST
The $2.5 billion, Bremerton, Wash.-based Kitsap Credit Union hired Shawn Walker as vice president of product strategy, a role he began in January 2026. In his new role, he leads the strategic direction, development and growth of Kitsap's product portfolio across digital and traditional credit union offerings. His responsibilities include overseeing the product management team, guiding product innovation and ensuring Kitsap delivers competitive, member-centered solutions aligned with its mission and values. In addition, Walker will focus on building a strong, forward-looking product roadmap, fostering collaboration across teams, and ensuring Kitsap's products remain relevant, accessible and member-focused in an increasingly digital financial landscape. Walker brings more than a decade of leadership experience in financial services, spanning product strategy, treasury management and organizational innovation. Most recently, he served as vice president treasurer at the $2.5 billion Columbia Credit Union in Vancouver, Wash.
EAST
Bruce K. Foulke, president/CEO of the $5.2 billion, Philadelphia-based American Heritage Credit Union, was recognized by the Via Stella Foundation for his ongoing humanitarian efforts supporting Ukraine amidst the Russia-Ukraine War. Foulke was presented with a plaque and honored during a meeting held during America's Credit Unions' GAC in Washington, D.C. in early March. The Via Stella Foundation is an entity managed and coordinated by the National Union of Poland.
MIDWEST
Ning Duong, president/CEO for the $952 million, Indianapolis-based Financial Center, was selected to serve on the 2026 Development Education (DE) Alumni Advisory Group for the National Credit Union Foundation. The Development Education program equips credit union leaders with a deeper understanding of cooperative principles, community impact and strategies to expand financial access. The DE Alumni Advisory Group brings together a select group of these leaders to guide the continued growth and impact of the program. Duong completed the DE program in 2022.
SOUTH
The $2.9 billion, Tampa, Fla.-based GTE Financial announced one promotion and two new hires.
Saidy Barredo was promoted to vice president CFC regional manager. Barredo has more than 23 years of experience across retail leadership, human resources and financial services. At GTE Financial, she has grown through multiple leadership roles across commercial lending, business banking operations, title services and branch leadership. In her new role, Barredo oversees multiple branches, focusing on developing teams, strengthening member relationships and driving growth across the markets she serves.
Channing D. Thornton was hired as managing director of retail member sales. Thornton started his financial services career in 1990 with Barnett Bank of Tampa and spent the last 26 years with Regions Bank in roles including branch manager, consumer banking manager, consumer banking executive and community market sales process executive. In his new role, he focuses on meeting member needs, developing associates, driving growth in financial centers, and maintaining a high level of engagement at both the member and associate level.
Sirena Lewis was hired as vice president CFC regional manager member sales. Lewis brings more than 25 years of experience in commercial and retail banking, having previously served in leadership roles at financial institutions in the Tampa Bay area. In her new role, she oversees regional member sales performance, coaches and mentors teams, strengthens sales strategies and ensures an exceptional experience for GTE Financial members.
The $4.7 billion, Warner Robins, Ga.-based Robins Financial Credit Union promoted Andrew Robinson to vice president of strategic solutions. During his time at Robins Financial, he first served within the security team and most recently as director of project management. In his new role, Robinson will expand his influence across several key areas essential to the credit union's continued growth, including strategic execution, innovation and solutions development, and business intelligence integration. His work will help ensure alignment between enterprise priorities and day-to-day operations, while also driving scalable, forward-looking solutions that enhance both internal processes and member experiences. Robinson's professional background includes experience in technology services, along with formal education and certifications that support his expertise in strategic execution and innovation.
VENDORS
ViClarity, a provider of governance, risk and compliance (GRC) management solutions and services that is part-owned by the Iowa Credit Union League, California's Credit Unions, Nevada's Credit Unions and the Ohio Credit Union League, hired Josh McAfee as vice president of services. In his new role, McAfee will direct the teams that deliver ViClarity's compliance consulting services, audit services and credit union league compliance support. He is responsible for operations and innovation, ensuring the company excels in both performance and long-term relationship development. For the last seven years, McAfee served as a senior director and advisor for Callahan & Associates. He also spent eight years in marketing leadership roles for MAX Credit Union ($2.3 billion, Montgomery, Ala.) and Leaders Credit Union ($1.2 billion, Jackson, Tenn.).
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