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United Hires Chief Commercial Officer to Lead Business Lending and Deposit Growth

11/19/2024 | Team United

  • Team United
  • 2024
Renee Johnson, Chief Commercial Officer Renee Johnson
Chief Commercial Officer

ST. JOSEPH, Mich. – United Federal Credit Union (United) is pleased to announce the appointment of Renee Johnson as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Johnson will join United’s Strategic Leadership Team and will oversee all aspects of the Commercial business line, including Commercial Operations, Commercial Sales, and Small Business Association (SBA) lending.

“Commercial and Small Business Lending is an integral part of United’s growth strategy that will be positively impacted by Renee’s vision as a leader and extensive financial services experience,” said United’s President/CEO, Terry O’Rourke. “Her knowledge and strategic mindset will be invaluable as we continue to enhance our business member engagement and personalization efforts.”

With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Johnson brings an exceptional record of building high-performance teams and developing and implementing winning strategies that exceed objectives in sales growth, profitability, and compliance.

Most recently, Johnson served as SVP, Director of Business Banking Virtual Channel for Citizens Bank, where she successfully launched a new virtual channel covering 11 states, 375 branches, and 20,000 customers.

“Renee is a firm believer in innovation that not only utilizes technology in new ways, but that also delivers real solutions that address our business members’ needs,” said O’Rourke. “Her member-first mindset is exactly what we need to propel our commercial and business banking services forward.”

About United

United Federal Credit Union has served its Members since 1949 by helping them to build a sound financial future. United consists of more than 194,000 Member/owners worldwide and manages assets in excess of $4 billion. Its corporate office and main branch are in St. Joseph, Mich., with additional branches in Arkansas, Indiana, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Federally insured by NCUA. Equal opportunity lender. Equal housing lender. For more information visit UnitedFCU.com

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