WASHINGTON—The Defense Credit Union Council has unveiled its board leadership lineup and announced new appointments.
The announcement follows DCUC’s recent board meeting during its 2025 DCUC Annual Conference in Palm Springs, Calif.
At the 2025 Hall of Honor Gala in Palm Springs, Maggie Sayer, president/CEO of Keys Federal Credit Union, was officially announced as DCUC board chairwoman, succeeding Jack Fallis, president of PNW & International Markets at Global Credit Union, whose two-year tenure as board chair has concluded.
“As I reflect with gratitude on my time as board chair, I am proud of all we’ve accomplished together in service to our members,” said Fallis. “It has been an honor to lead alongside such dedicated colleagues. With optimism for the future, I warmly welcome Maggie Sayer as DCUC’s board chair, and I am confident that her leadership will guide the Defense Credit Union Council to continued growth and success.”
“I’m deeply honored to be appointed as Chair and grateful to my fellow board members and Tony for their trust and support,” Sayer added. “I look forward to building on the momentum of DCUC’s and its member credit unions' shared mission—serving the defense community with purpose and pride. Together, we will continue to champion the voice of credit unions through strong advocacy, leadership, and unwavering dedication."
DCUC’s newly appointed board of directors:
- Maggie Sayer, Chairwoman – Navy/Coast Guard Representative, President/CEO, Keys FCU (FL)
- Frank Padak, 1st Vice Chair – At-Large Representative, President/CEO, Scott CU (IL)
- Robin Larsen, 2nd Vice Chair – At-Large Representative President/CEO, Cobalt CU (NE)
- Ron Aoki, Treasurer – Army Representative, President/CEO, Schofield FCU (HI)
- Jim Hayes, Secretary – Marine Corps Representative, President/CEO, State Department FCU (DC)
- David Araujo, Member – Air Force Representative, President/CEO, Service FCU (NH)
- Jack Fallis, Member – At-Large Representative, President, PNW & International Markets, Global CU (AK)
“DCUC extends its gratitude to Jack Fallis for his leadership and looks forward to continued excellence under Chairwoman Sayer's guidance as DCUC supports credit unions serving our nation’s military and defense communities,” DCUC said.
For more information on DCUC’s board of directors, visit dcuc.org/board.