NorthCountry Federal Credit Union building a strong future with big promotions. Vermont-based credit union promotes seven leaders and expands its executive team, investing in the people who will guide its next chapter of growth BURLINGTON, Vt., Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - NorthCountry Federal Credit Union today announced a series of leadership promotions and expanded executive roles, reflecting the credit union's ongoing investment in the team members guiding its growth across Vermont and northern New York. Seven internal leaders have been promoted into new roles, and three members of the executive team will take on expanded responsibilities. Together, these changes are designed to deepen NorthCountry's community presence, sharpen how it operates day-to-day, and build the next generation of leadership from within. "We are so proud to announce these promotions, as each of these leaders have already played a pivotal role in shaping where NorthCountry is headed," said Bob Morgan, CEO of NorthCountry Federal Credit Union. "As we grow, our members and communities need a leadership team built to support their futures, and that's exactly what we are putting into place." Newly Promoted Leaders * Brie Husk has been named Chief Operations Officer. Formerly NorthCountry's Vice President of Risk Management, Brie has led complex initiatives across the credit union and has an incredible track record of improving how the institution executes at scale. * Shawna Bell has been promoted to Vice President of Innovation, Digital & Payments from her previous position as Director of Strategic Initiatives and Engagement. Shawna has driven many of NorthCountry's most forward-looking projects and brings a wealth of experience to this new role. * Karen Burgess has been promoted to Vice President of Retail. Karen has built a successful reputation shaping the direction of NorthCountry's retail teams as Regional Director and centers her work around member-focused leadership. * Reem Ladner has been promoted to Vice President of Internal Audit. Over her years at NorthCountry, Reem has helped strengthen the credit union's governance and assurance practices and will continue to guide that function in her new role. * Ryan Keighley has been promoted to Vice President of Information Technology. Ryan has led NorthCountry through major technology implementations and modernization work and will continue to apply his expertise to this new position. * Karrie Nelson has been promoted to Vice President of Risk Management, formally recognizing the risk, compliance, and stewardship leadership she has provided to NorthCountry for years. * Patrick O'Donnell has been promoted to Vice President of Marketing and Member Growth, after making a significant positive impact on NorthCountry through his strategic leadership, data-driven approach, and commitment to supporting organizational growth. In his new role, Patrick will continue to focus on strengthening our brand, growing member relationships, and advancing our strategic priorities.

NCFCU grant supports Adult Home Healthcare at CVHHH. Announcements Community News Press Releases Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice (CVHHH) has received a $7,200 grant from NorthCountry Federal Credit Union (NCFCU) to support the agency's Adult Home Healthcare program. This program provides intermittent, short-term medical care, education, and support at home to more than 1,700 Central Vermonters each year. Adult Home Healthcare is designed for patients who are recovering from a hospital stay, injury, or surgery, or who need help managing their chronic disease. Individualized care plans, developed in collaboration with a person's physician, help Central Vermonters regain their strength and independence, take a more active role in their care, and achieve the best-possible health outcomes and quality of life. Services are delivered in the comfort and privacy of home by an interdisciplinary team of experienced registered nurses, physical, speech, and occupational therapists, social workers, and licensed nursing assistants. CVHHH is grateful for NCFCU's ongoing championship of its work and mission. Medicare - its primary payor for home health care services - continues to cut reimbursement for home health services delivered, creating a disparity in the value of the care provided by CVHHH clinicians and what the agency is reimbursed each year. This funding gap makes support from community partners like NCFCU vital to sustaining Central Vermonters' access to Adult Home Healthcare and other CVHHH services. "At NorthCountry, we believe strong communities depend on strong local organizations," says Morgan Salter, NCFCU's Community Relations Manager. "Supporting CVHHH's Adult Home Health Care Program reflects our shared commitment to ensuring everyone has access to the care and resources they need," she says.