Our Leadership

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Safeguarding the future of our members

Seattle Credit Union is a not-for-profit credit union that is owned by its membership, not shareholders as in the case of for-profit corporations. The credit union membership elects a set number of board members to serve three-year terms on the Board of Directors.

Meet the Executive Leadership Team

Our Executive Leadership Team leads the strategic and operational oversight of Seattle Credit Union.

Richard Romero on trail.

Richard Romero

President/CEO

A strong advocate for financial inclusion, Richard is committed to expanding access to fair financial products and education, particularly for underserved communities.

Lee Pierce hiking along mountains.

Lee Pierce

Chief Lending Officer

Lee Pierce serves as the steward of SCU’s lending strategy, ensuring operations align seamlessly with organizational goals.

David Means

David Means

Chief Information Officer

David is proud to bring his experience and passion for delivering secure technology solutions to Seattle Credit Union so that secure financial opportunities and prosperity are within reach for everyone.

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Jackie Martinez-Vasquez

Chief Impact Officer

Jackie leads the development of a comprehensive long-term impact strategy to ensure the credit union serves the communities and members who need it most.

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Michael Cruz

Chief Financial Officer

Michael brings nearly two decades of financial expertise to advance the mission “to make prosperity a reality.”

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Melia Keller

Chief Retail Officer

Melia Keller is a seasoned financial industry executive with over 30 years of experience in marketing, operations, and community development in retail banking.

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Sarah La-Nguyen

Chief Transformation Officer

As an HR, Talent and Business Strategist, I don’t take on a job, I take on the responsibility for the impact it makes.

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Meet the Board

The Board of Directors oversees the governance of the credit union, ensuring it operates in alignment with established policies and fulfills its fiduciary responsibilities on behalf of the membership. This oversight is carried out through a number of board sub-committees, which may occasionally include non-elected volunteers or advisors who bring valuable expertise and perspective.

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Robin Harmon

Chair

A passionate advocate for financial literacy and youth empowerment, she values the Credit Union’s mission of building financial knowledge early in life.

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Lazaro Carrion

Vice Chair

Lazaro understands firsthand the profound impact that banking access and financial literacy can have on dignity, prosperity, and opportunity.

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Josh Canady

Secretary

Passionate about financial empowerment, Josh values the Credit Union’s Restart products, which help members rebuild credit and regain stability.

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Andrea Ramirez

Treasurer

As a first-generation immigrant, Andrea understands the transformative power of financial tools in achieving prosperity.

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Nelson Reyneri

Director

Nelson Reyneri brings more than three decades of leadership experience across the public and private sectors to Seattle Credit Union.

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Mari Horita

Director

Mari has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to social justice.

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Shahzad Qadri

Director

Recognized as a “Rising Star” in the legal profession by Law & Politics, he has also been named a fellow of the Washington Leadership Institute.

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Vivian Phillips Husband

Director

Vivian’s philosophy—that understanding what matters to people is the key to success—has guided her in creating innovative strategies that elevate both customer satisfaction and employee engagement.

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Kendra Mathias

Director

Kendra is committed to economic empowerment for all.

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Roxana Pardo-García

Director

Her leadership and advocacy have been recognized with numerous honors.

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Vania Adasme

Director

Identifying first as a community organizer, she ensures the voices of workers and her immigrant family remain central to her leadership.

Meet the Audit Committee

Our Audit Committee reviews the financial and operational audits of the credit union, and serves as the tellers of the annual election. The Audit Committee is available to review any questions or concerns regarding the safety and soundness of the credit union.

Josh Casey Audit Committee Chairman

Josh Casey

Chair
Abdul Sharif outdoors along train tracks.

Abdul Sharif

Vice Chair
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David Howard

Secretary
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Shahzad Qadri

Member

Contact Our Board of Directors, Audit Committee or Leadership

From everyday questions to big-picture ideas, we’d love to hear from you. This form will help connect you with our executive leadership team, board of directors, or audit committee. Please do not include any sensitive information, such as member numbers, account information, or Social Security numbers.