SIOUX FALLS, S.D.–Bluestone FCU will begin 2025 with a new president.
The $186.2-million Bluestone Federal has selected Alayna Johnson to lead the organization upon the retirement of Jeff Jorgensen. Johnson is currently a vice president with the credit union.
“I am both honored and humbled to be able to serve the employees, board of directors and the membership of Bluestone in this new capacity,” Johnson said in a statement. “The unwavering commitment from Jeff over these past 34 years is something Bluestone will be forever grateful for. The care and commitment he has for our credit union is evident in many ways and will leave an incredible mark on this institution’s history. His vast knowledge of ‘everything’ credit union is undeniable, and as this transition unfolds, Jeff will remain impactful through teaching myself and others.”
Career Advancement
According to the credit union, which was formerly known as Sioux Empire FCU prior to changing its name in 2021, Johnson joined Bluestone FCU in March 2005 as a loan officer and was promoted to vice president of lending in 2010. In 2016, her position transitioned into the role as single vice president.
Bluestone FCU said Johnson has played crucial roles in many firsts for the credit union, including the rollout of new interactive teller machines, the launch of digital forms for membership and loan documents, as well as conversions of debit and credit card processors.
A ‘Special Skill Set’
“As I watch Alayna move to the forefront of our credit union, I am committed to supporting her turn to lead Bluestone forward,” Jorgensen said in a statement. “From the day I hired her, I knew she brought a special skill set that could fit well here. She has demonstrated that skill set across many different areas of responsibilities in our organization, and now she will be able to exhibit it at the highest level of leading our financial cooperative. I have complete confidence in her.”
Bluestone FCU has 45 employees, more than 11,000 members, and an FOM across 43 counties in South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska.
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