Credit Union Times - October 1, 2008 - (Page 42) RECRUITMENT Vice President Information Technology Located in St. Louis, Missouri, with over $200 million in assets, Neighbors Credit Union; a well-capitalized and financially sound credit union, recently created a Vice President of Information Technology position to assist in the ongoing transformation of the organization. This individual will be responsible for establishing strategic direction and tactically driving and enhancing technology as the organization grows. Ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of operations, and the concept of technology supporting operational functions to achieve credit union initiatives. Successful candidate will have five plus years of experience managing a technology operation within a financial institution, strong leadership skills enabling them to act as a change agent, and a clear understanding of the value and importance of supporting internal and external customers. Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred. President/Chief Executive Officer Exceeding $100 million in assets, Premier Community Credit Union, located in Stockton, California, is in search of a senior financial executive to appoint as President/Chief Executive Officer. This individual will be instrumental in transforming the board of directors’ strategic vision into an operation with sustained growth and sound financial performance. The President/Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for promoting a culture and organizational philosophy that not only strives for member and employee satisfaction, but also has a desirous appetite for progressive leadership. Additionally, the individual chosen to lead this organization will be charged with advising the board of directors on the credit union’s operational performance, preserving the credit union’s image in the community, and identifying opportunities that will enhance earnings, membership and deposit/loan growth. Successful candidate will have 10 plus years of executive management experience within a retail financial institution and a distinctive ability to lead in changing market conditions. A Bachelor’s degree is required; advanced degree preferred. Executive Vice President Located in Houston, Texas, Harris County Federal Credit Union, with assets growing towards $80 million, is seeking an Executive Vice President to assume the leadership of this financially sound organization. Under the leadership and direction of the President/CEO, this individual will be charged with learning the operations of the credit union and aligning their vision with the organization’s philosophy. If successful in these endeavors, the selected candidate will be the successor to the Chief Executive Officer upon their upcoming retirement. Ideal candidate will have proven management skills, a foundation in lending and marketing, and an interest in preserving credit union principles and their initial purpose. Five plus years of management experience and Bachelor’s degree required. Vice President - Lending Approaching $500 million in assets and progressively growing, Michigan First Credit Union, located in Lathrup Village, Michigan, is in search of a lending executive to lead and enhance their loan operations. This individual will be responsible for implementing strategic direction, growing each segment of the loan portfolio, expanding the existing product line, driving a sales and service culture, and developing the staff within the department. Successful candidate will be well versed in lending to include consumer, indirect, mortgage and business lending. Sound underwriting skills are essential in this position and this individual has to have the ability to apply flexible decisioning while controlling risk. Ideal candidate will have a proven ability to grow and expand a loan portfolio, excellent coaching and mentoring skills, and a lending philosophy allowing for controlled risk. Five plus years managing a retail loan operation and Bachelor’s degree required. Chief Operations Officer Exciting opportunity for a membership driven executive to join Woodstone Credit Union as the Chief Operations Officer. With assets approaching $100 million, this newly created position will be an integral part of the success and future of the operations as it relates to the member experience. Under the direction of the President/Chief Executive Officer, the ideal candidate will be responsible for organizing, planning and directing all the operational functions associated with branch sales, service and operations to include lending and operations call center. As part of the senior management team, this individual will be a participant in the development of the strategic implementation plan and respective objectives and strategies set forth by the credit union. Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills while acknowledging the importance of the ongoing relationship with members in support of the credit union’s vision and mission. Five or more years of executive level management experience in the credit union or banking industry required. Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent work experience needed. President/Chief Executive Officer Boeing Wichita Credit Union with assets of approximately $555 million is in search of a President/Chief Executive Officer to lead and manage this dynamic and progressive organization. Working in collaboration with the board of directors, the successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and accomplishing the strategic initiatives based upon the goals and objectives while ensuring strong financial health; outstanding and innovative service to its members while actively participating in community and political events on behalf of the credit union. Excellent communications skills and leadership abilities needed. A minimum of 10 years experience within the financial services industry, broad credit union background preferred. Bachelor’s degree required, masters preferred. 42 Credit Union Times, October 1, 2008 cutimes.com http://www.dhilton.com http://www.dhilton.com http://www.cutimes.com http://www.cutimes.com
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