Board of Directors & Senior Leadership

Meet the Leadership Team

Our Board of Directors is composed of eleven dedicated individuals who volunteer their time to oversee the strategic direction and activities of UFCU. They ensure that we remain true to our purpose and values while guiding us toward a prosperous future. As active UFCU Members, they’re committed to helping us remain a Member-obsessed organization with integrity. The Board plays a crucial role in guiding us toward innovation, modernization, and a financially healthy community.

Leadership at UFCU

The UFCU Board of Directors, committees, and task forces are all composed of Member-volunteers. Interested in learning more?

Contact the Director of Board Relations at [email protected] for more information.

Board of Directors

  • Laura Kilcrease
    Chair
  • Molly Beth Malcolm, EdD
    Vice Chair
  • David Niesel, PhD
    Secretary
  • Leslie Blanke, PhD
    Treasurer
  • Linus Akanoh Jr, CIA, CISA, CRMA, CGMS
    Board Member
  • Michael Harris, PhD, CPA.CITP
    Board Member
  • Jason Kelley, MBA
    Board Member
  • John Martin
    Board Member
  • Cale McDowell, JD
    Board Member
  • Thomas Miranda
    Board Member
  • Kathryn Moreland, MBA
    Board Member

Directors Emeritus

  • Carl Hansen
    Director Emeritus
  • Cynthia Leach
    Director Emerita

Supervisory Committee

  • Ellen Wood, CPA
    Chair
  • Christine Plonsky
    Secretary
  • Brady Cole, RADM USN SC (Ret)
    Committee Member
  • Steven Darnell, CPA, MBA
    Committee Member
  • Dena Jansen, CPA
    Committee Member

Senior Executive Officers

  • Michael Crowl
    CEO & President
  • Tom Moore
    EVP Strategic Growth
  • Rhonda Pavlicek
    EVP Finance & Risk/CFO
  • Chris Turnley
    EVP Member Experience
  • Esther Edevold
    VP Insights & Innovation
  • Joe Gonzalez
    VP of Enterprise Continuous Improvement & Everyday Banking and Payments
  • Paul Koller
    VP of Finance
  • John Orton
    VP Enterprise Risk Management
  • Julie Harrison
    Chief People Officer
  • Bernardo Meza
    Chief Marketing Officer
  • Christy Soukhamneut
    Chief Lending Officer
  • Dave Wagner
    Chief Information Officer
  • Janice Matthews
    AVP Retail & Lending Experience
  • Mike Woods
    AVP Digital Development