DEXTER, Maine–Maine Highlands FCU has named a new president effective in January. With the new year, the $184.6-million MHFCU said it has selected Maria Wooten to fill the role. Wooten is currently EVP.
Current CEO Rhonda Taylor will continue in the role until later in 2023 and then retire after 33 years in the role and 36 with the CU.
According to the Maine Credit Union League, Wooten joined Maine Highlands FCU in 2010 as a teller and over the last 12 years has served in various positions, including consumer and mortgage loan officer, senior vice president of lending, and most recently executive vice president.
‘Excited for Challenge’
“As a native of Piscataquis County, I understand the unique issues our rural communities are faced with,” said Wooten in a statement. “I care deeply about finding solutions that work for our members and helping them build a more stable financial future for themselves. I am excited to take on this new challenge and lead Maine Highlands FCU into its next chapter, continuing forward on the positive path created by those who have come before me.”
Wooten attended the University of Maine at Augusta where she obtained a degree in business administration. She also holds a CUBLP designation from CUNA’s Business Lending Certification School.
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