Whitefish Credit Union is excited to announce the following five additions to the leadership team.
Jennifer Archer has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Loan Operations. Jennifer most recently served as Vice President of Credit Administration in support of the lending portfolio. She joined Whitefish Credit Union in 2005 and has held multiple roles in the credit union before overseeing loan operations. Jennifer serves on the board of directors for Women Who Wine, a local non-profit that highlights and raises money for other non-profits. She is a Flathead High School graduate and currently attends CUNA Management School, a credit union executive leadership program.
Cory Coopman was promoted to Senior Vice President of IT & Project Management. Cory joined the credit union as Vice President of IT in 2018 and brings over two decades of extensive experience managing and enhancing information technology systems. Cory graduated from Arizona State University with a business degree in Computer Information Systems, and he actively volunteers in the community by coaching youth sports.
Cheryl Mintz recently joined Whitefish Credit Union as the Senior Vice President of Human Resources. She holds an MBA and JD from Tulane University, with additional certifications in Mediation and Arbitration. Cheryl is a licensed member of the Montana Bar Association and has extensive experience across multiple industries. She holds a private pilot’s license, scuba license, and a black belt in judo. In her free time, she has supported many charitable organizations and is a Soprano II member of the Glacier Symphony Chorale group.
Matt Venturini has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Lending. Matt started with Whitefish Credit Union in 2011 as a credit analyst. After six years with Glacier Bank, he rejoined the credit union as the Vice President, Real Estate Loan Manager before being promoted to his current role overseeing all aspects of Whitefish Credit Union’s lending. Matt is a Flathead High School graduate and received a finance degree from Concordia College. He is the Board Chair for Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley.
Josh Wilson has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Marketing. Josh has been with Whitefish Credit Union since 2017, previously serving as Vice President of Marketing. He has over sixteen years of experience in financial services and is an adjunct instructor at West Virginia University’s Data Marketing Communications & Digital Marketing Communications graduate programs. Josh received his master's degree from West Virginia University.
“The addition of these executives to our leadership team represents one of the many ways we are preparing for a future of growth at the credit union,” said Jim Kenyon, Whitefish Credit Union’s President & Chief Executive Officer. “They will provide critical leadership as we look to expand our products and services to better support the needs of our members. Each are leaders in their respective field, and I am excited about the expertise and passion they will bring to their new role.”