DUNEDIN, Fla.–Achieva Credit Union has named Sara DePauw as Chief Lending Officer.
As Chief Lending Officer, DePauw will lead and manage the lending departments for Achieva Credit Union, which includes mortgage, commercial, consumer and indirect lending. She will also oversee policies, compliance, personnel, pricing, credit, profitability, strategic planning, product management and development.
“I am honored to serve in this this new position,” DePauw said. “It’s truly gratifying to work for a company so dedicated to its members and its community.”
DePauw was previously Vice President of Consumer Lending at Achieva. She joined the Achieva team in 2013, and has more than 27 years of experience in the industry, previously working with companies such as SunTrust Bank and GE Capital. She originally attended Broward Community College and also received commercial training through Kennesaw State University.
“Sara has been an incredible addition to the Achieva family over the past several years and we are proud to fill this position with someone so skilled,” said Achieva President and Chief Executive Officer Gary Regoli. “As well, she has a genuine dedication to helping our members, and she truly embodies why banking is GOOD with Achieva.