EAST
The $5.6 billion, Newport News, Va.-based Langley Federal Credit Union hired Blake Newman as CFO. Newman brings more than 15 years of credit union financial management experience, including deep expertise in balance sheet strategy, capital markets and risk management. Most recently, Newman served as vice president of treasury and asset liability management at the $9.6 billion, Beavercreek, Ohio-based Wright-Patt Credit Union. In his new role, he will lead Langley's financial strategy and operations, including treasury, investment management, financial planning and analysis, enterprise risk oversight, legal and compliance. Newman holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, as well as a master of financial economics from Ohio University.
The $1.7 billion, Pittsfield, Mass.-based Greylock Federal Credit Union hired John Rose as vice president, consumer lending. In his new role, Rose will provide strategic leadership and management of all consumer loan products and lending operations at Greylock, including direct and indirect auto lending, credit cards and personal loans. Rose brings almost 20 years of consumer lending experience. He previously spent nearly 10 years at Rhinebeck Bank, where he served as SVP, consumer lending.
SOUTH
The $1.3 billion, Pensacola, Fla.-based Gulf Winds Credit Union announced one new hire and three promotions.
Pete Lauter was hired as vice president of wealth management. In his new role, Lauter will act as program manager for the Raymond James Financial Services advisors located at Gulf Winds and oversee all wealth management services, expand the market presence and develop a high-performing team of financial advisors dedicated to delivering exceptional results for members. Lauter brings extensive experience in financial planning, wealth management and building teams. He has served on serval boards including People's Home Health, First Tee Gulf Coast, the Kugelman Foundation, Baptist Health Care Foundation and the Escambia County Sheriffs Foundation. He was named the EntreCon Servant Leader of the Year in 2025.
Walt Stepnowski was promoted to EVP, chief strategy and innovation officer. In his new, expanded role, Stepnowski will continue to lead Gulf Winds' enterprise strategy, innovation and technology efforts while assuming responsibility for accounting and finance as well as marketing. Stepnowski has over 30 years of experience in the technology industry and 15 years of experience in the financial industry leading cooperatives. His career began in the U.S. Air Force, and he later gained leadership experience in technology roles at Verizon, EMCT, BB&T, Allergan and Coastal Credit Union ($6.2 billion, Raleigh, N.C.). He holds a master of science in information security.
Haley Murph was promoted to SVP of technology. In her new role, Murph will bring together the Business Transformation, Enterprise Technology and Cybersecurity teams, allowing for more seamless work across departments to deliver a more modern banking experience for the credit union's members and communities. Murph has been with Gulf Winds for nine years.
Stacey Holt was promoted to vice president of sales and service. In her new role, Holt will provide leadership for the Gulf Winds Contact Center, Payments team and Operations team, helping to deliver a more consistent end-to-end member experience. Holt joined Gulf Winds in 2015, and has since guided the credit union's teams in Alabama.
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