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NAFCU congratulates CU members named ‘Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions’
Monday, American Banker announced the winners of its 2022 “Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions,” sharing the stories of 25 distinguished women leading the credit union industry. Throughout the snapshots, each recipient highlighted their credit union’s recent efforts to accelerate success in an evolving economic landscape, while also describing their journey to their current role.
“NAFCU congratulates the outstanding women leaders who go above and beyond to help credit unions uplift so many communities across the country,” said NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger. “Each recipient of American Banker’s inaugural ‘Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions’ exemplifies how steadfast, devoted, and ingenious credit union leaders are.”
Of note, several NAFCU members were honored this year, including:
- Mary McDuffie, President and CEO, Navy Federal Credit Union
- Amy McGillian, Senior Vice President, Operations, PenFed Credit Union
- Fumbi Chima, Executive Vice President, Chief Technology and Transformation Officer, BECU
- Sandy Jelinski, President and CEO, Lake Michigan Credit Union
- Meredith Ritchie, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Ethics and Government Affairs Officer, Alliant Credit Union
- Shruti Miyashiro, President and CEO, Digital Federal Credit Union
- April Clobes, President and CEO, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union
- Kathy Jumper, Chief Retail Officer, Members 1st Federal Credit Union
- Peggy Esparza, Chief Financial Officer, Texas Trust Credit Union
- Karen Roch, President and CEO, Credit Union West
- Stephanie Sievers, CEO, AltaOne Federal Credit Union
“We look forward to amplifying all the tremendous efforts of these women leaders and remain proud to advocate for such an impassioned industry,” added Berger.