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I am honored to lead PenFed, America’s second-largest federal credit union, serving 1.8 million members worldwide with $25 billion in assets. During my 5 years as CEO, my team and I have grown PenFed’s assets from $17 billion to $25 billion, increased membership from 1.3 million to 1.8 million, and generated $856 million in net worth -- a 45% increase over the previous 5 years. But we’re most proud of serving our communities. In a nationwide vote conducted by Credit Union Magazine in 2017, I was humbled to be recognized as National Credit Union Hero of the Year. And in 2018, as a result of my team’s efforts, PenFed earned the Large Business Philanthropist of the Year Award for Northern Virginia. I also serve as CEO for the PenFed Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia, which has raised over $35 million to help military veterans heal their wounds, pay their bills, own their first homes, and start their own businesses. Extending the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People,” I volunteer on the boards of the US Chamber of Commerce, the National Symphony Orchestra, Armed Services Arts Partnership, Northern Virginia Technology Council, Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Carriage Services (NYSE: CSV). During my military career, I flew Black Hawk helicopters in Korea and trained other Army aviators as a night vision goggle instructor pilot. I also served on the Army Staff in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans, and was later selected to serve as a Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Army. Prior to my assignment at the Pentagon, I taught Economics and Finance at the US Military Academy. In 2015, I was honored by HillVets as one of the 100 most influential and impactful veterans in the United States. My first passion is flying. I’m still an avid pilot and always love adventure!

Jim Laffoon is a Chief Executive Officer at Security Service Federal Credit Union. He has worked as President at Security Service Federal Credit Union. Jim attended University of Texas System.

Renee Christoffer is a CEO/President at VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION and is based in Waterloo, Iowa. She has worked as Chief Administrative Officer at VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION. Renee attended Upper Iowa University until 2000 and University of Northern Iowa between 2018 and 2020.

Darren Williams is a President/CEO at WESCOM CREDIT UNION.