 Tonya Harden Tonya Harden Joins Aspire as CFO Aspire Credit Union has announced the hiring of Tonya Harden as Chief Financial Officer. Graduating with an Accounting degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2000, she is thrilled about this new opportunity. With 19 years of recent expertise in lending and loans, Harden brings a wealth of experience to Aspire. Having a history with Aspire Credit Union, she worked there 27 years ago as a Member Service Representative when it was known as Prairie Federal Credit Union. Coming full circle with her hire, Harden recalls the positive office culture that still echoes today, a perk in coming back. Kevin Vigested, Aspire’s CEO shared “We are lucky to have Tonya on our team. She is a natural fit to our culture and a positive addition to the credit union movement.” Before her financial career, Harden served in the Army National Guard, deploying to Iraq from 2003 to 2004 as a Communications Operator and Maintainer. Her military experience has shaped her resilience and emphasizes the importance of building relationships. Aligning with Aspire's commitment to community support, Harden is actively involved in the Velva School Board and the Velva Area Dollar’s for Scholars committee. Family time is cherished by Harden, with her husband Mike and three children, Bayley (26), Anna (16), and Tylie (14), who keep her busy with sports and school activities.  Tyler Gravseth Gravseth Transfers to Capital CU’s Financial Services Team Tyler Gravseth recently transferred to Capital Credit Union’s Financial Services Team. He will serve as financial services representative for the credit union’s Hazen Branch. As a financial services representative, Gravseth will be responsible for consumer lending including auto, recreational vehicle and home equity loans; delivery of deposit products such as checking and savings accounts, money market accounts and certificates of deposit; and actively soliciting, promoting and servicing credit union products and services. Gravseth graduated from Bismarck State College with an associate degree in agronomy and Dickinson State University with a bachelor's degree in finance. He has been with Capital Credit Union since March 2022, most recently as a business credit analyst at the Main Office in Bismarck. He and his wife, Megan, recently moved to Beulah with their twin daughters and dog, Scout.  Kate Lorenz Capital CU Announces Insurance Agent Kate Lorenz
Capital Credit Union has announced the hiring of Kate Lorenz as an insurance agent for Capital Insurance Services, LLC, at their Al & Curt Hektner Insurance Office, located at 3170 43rd St. S., Ste. 104 in Fargo. Lorenz will be responsible for assisting members with all their insurance needs including auto, home, renters, recreational vehicle, life, farm, commercial and more. “Offering honest and efficient service is something I strive for, and the knowledgeable and experienced team at Capital Insurance Services matches those values perfectly,” says Lorenz. “I look forward to meeting new people in the Fargo-Moorhead community, as well as continuing to build relationships with my current clients, ensuring they have the knowledge and support needed to best protect all areas of their lives.” Born and raised in Fargo, Lorenz attended Davies High School and North Dakota State University before earning her insurance license in 2023. CEO Opportunity in Minnesota Toro Employees Federal Credit Unions (Toro CU) has been led by an inspiring and visionary leader for over two decades. Mr. Grant Johnson will be retiring as President/CEO in 2025, and as part of the CEO succession planning process, the credit union is seeking his successor. Headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, the credit union enjoys tremendous support from its primary sponsor, The Toro Company, and has a healthy foundation to build upon. The Board of Directors is intent on selecting a President/CEO who brings vision, strategy, and the ability to build relationships that support the credit union’s commitment to being an autonomous organization focused on serving the financial needs of Toro employees and their families. For more information and to apply, click here. Credit Unions United Chapter Meeting The Credit Unions United Chapter has scheduled their next meeting for Tuesday, May 21, at Sleep Inn, 2400 10th St SW in Minot. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with dinner and BSA training to follow. Kindly RSVP to Jennifer Jerauld no later than May 14. SE605 Chapter Annual Golf Tournament The Southeast 605 Chapter of Credit Unions is holding their 22nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 27th, at Elmwood Golf Course in Sioux Falls. This event benefits Feeding South Dakota. Please register and remit payment here no later than June 1. More details available on the event flyer. Alloya Appoints Tracy Lafferty as CEO of QCash Financial Alloya Corporate FCU has announced that Tracy Lafferty has been named the Chief Executive Officer of QCash Financial, LLC, a wholly owned credit union service organization (CUSO) of Alloya. Effective immediately, Lafferty replaces Seth Brickman.Over the past three years, Seth and his team have led QCash through a period of significant growth and have greatly raised awareness within the credit union community about the value of equitable and inclusive lending delivered through an innovative mobile technology experience. QCash now enters the next phase with a continued focus on growth while maturing its back-office operations. Lafferty also serves as the corporate’s Chief Financial Officer, a role she has held since 2020. She will continue to serve as CFO as she steps into a leadership role at QCash. SWAP Contributors – FREE Job Postings on Try a Credit Union! Contributing SWAP members have access to FREE job postings on the Try A Credit Union website! To have a job posted, contact Lindsey Hefta with your job description and she will be happy to assist you. The successful results we are seeing with our state-wide awareness program (SWAP) means we are increasing credit union awareness and consideration of credit unions as a better financial services option for consumers all across the Dakotas! It’s not too late to get on board for 2024. Contact Lindsey to find out how SWAP can reach more consumers in your area. SalesCU Training 2024 dates are available for SalesCU workshops. SalesCU training offers practical and proven sales techniques and strategies that actually work in a credit union setting to bring affordable and convenient sales training to our Dakota credit unions. If you want to develop employees who know how to sell in a way that adds value to the member, and sales leaders who are empowered to drive results through developmental coaching and meaningful accountability, we have an award-winning solution for you! Additional information on upcoming sessions available here or contact George McDonald, Chief Officer of Strategic Services at 701.250.3942. Leadership Development Our iLead@11 DakCU Emerging Leader Program is designed specifically for credit union professionals in the credit union industry interested in enhancing their careers for advancement. Based on the popular Leadership@11 program designed by Eleven Performance Group, it is an ongoing program that allows participants to start whenever they want and determine their own pace. For a limited time, reduced pricing of just $1,999 per person and scholarships are also available! Learn more here. Help Us Stay Up to Date with Your Staff Please help us to make sure that your employees are receiving the Memo and are in our database for other important information. We strive to bring you the latest important information related to advocacy, compliance, networking and educational opportunities, and more. 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