Denver Community CU Names Co-CEOs

DENVER–Denver Community Credit Union here has named co-CEOs to replace the retired Carla Hedrick.

The $315-million credit union has named Shane Silvernale and Tessa Bonfante to lead the credit union, both as CEO.
Silvernale has been a member of the Denver Community leadership team as the CFO since 2005, and has also served as a board member of its mortgage CUSO, CU Lending Source, and as chair of the board of TriCue, a credit union technology organization.
Bonfante has been a member of the Denver Community leadership team as COO since 2007. She has served on the MWCUA Denver Chapter board, Credit Union Lending Source board of managers, and currently serves on the CU Service Network board and CU Direct Connect master committee.

In a statement, Denver Community said both Silvernale and Bonfante have been key decision-makers supporting the healthy strategies of consistent growth, quality member service, and dedication to community.
Hedrick retired in March after 37 years as a leader of Denver Community Credit Union, including as president/CEO from 1991 to 2017.

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