RALEIGH, N.C./COLUMBIA, S.C.––The Carolinas Credit Union League has added several new members to its board of directors, saying the move helps to diversity credit union representation.
Two of the three appointments come after bylaw changes approved in June expanded the board from 11 seats to 13, the CCUL said.
Joining the board are:
Brian Bone, Tier 3 Director, President/CEO, American Partners FCU, Reidsville, N.C.
“A native of Georgia, Bone lived in New Mexico for 20 years and is committed to helping build stronger communities throughout the Carolinas,” the CCUL said. “He has spent his career in the banking and credit union industry, and has a passion for community development and serving the needs of credit union members, especially by helping the underserved.”
Bone joins the league board following the retirement of Mark Curran, former CEO of Lion’s Share FCU, and will serve out the remainder of his term.
Bob Donley, Tier 2 Director, president/CEO, Members Credit Union, Winston-Salem, N.C.
“Prior to a life-changing experience—becoming part of the credit union movement—Donley worked for various community banks and savings & loans in Louisiana and South Carolina over nearly two decades,” the league said. “During that time, he also served on boards for companies that provided data-processing services to financial institutions.”
Donley previously served as At-Large Director for the league board and was appointed to the Tier 2 seat following this year’s expansion.
Katia Marini-Nunez, At-Large Director, CEO, St. Francis FCU, Greenville, S.C.
“For 20 years, Katia Marini-Nunez has been involved in the credit union movement, serving over the last eight years as CEO of St. Francis FCU,” the league said. “Marini-Nunez is very passionate about the credit union philosophy of people helping people and the vital importance of small credit unions. Over the course of her career, she’s participated as guest speaker for industry organizations including the NCUA’s Office of Small Credit Union Initiatives and LSCI (Rex Johnson) Management Institute, and served as a mentor for the League’s CUaware Mentor Program.”
Bylaws Changes
The league reported that during its 2021 Annual Meeting in June, credit union delegates voted in favor of a series of bylaw changes that include increasing board seats and consolidating asset-size tiers. The CCUL said the strategic intent is to balance representation among credit unions of varying asset sizes in addition to expanding representation so more voices are heard.
“We are thrilled to have new members Brian and Katia onboard as well as Bob’s return to the board,” said Mark Caverly, LGFCU president and league chairman. “I know their unique experiences, backgrounds and outlooks in combination with the rest our dynamic group of directors will ultimately help us make informed decisions that more fully serve our member credit unions.”