Chartway proudly welcomes two newly appointed board members
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (November 12, 2021) — Chartway is proud to announce that current members of Chartway’s associate director development program, Lara Shields and Ron da Silva, have been appointed to serve on its board.
A member for more than 20 years, Shields serves as the owner/executive director of Kids Park Child Development Centers located in Tooele County, Utah – a family-owned business that has served Tooele County since 1997. Shields leads a team of more than 100 staff and teachers who offer full-time programs for children ages six weeks to 12 years old in three locations. In addition to being a member of Chartway’s associate director development program, Shields is also a member of Chartway’s strategic planning committee.
A member for more than 40 years and an internet technology expert with more than 25 years of experience, da Silva serves as the vice president of operations for Quantum Loophole where he leads the construction of master-planned, decarbonized cloud communities that are gigawatt scaled and environmentally progressive. A NACD Certified Board Governance Fellow, da Silva graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics and english. In addition to being a member of Chartway’s associate director development program, da Silva is also a member of Chartway’s ALM committee.
“We’re honored to welcome two long-time Chartway members, volunteers, and now graduates of our associate director development program to our board of directors,” said CAPT George E. Sauer III, USN (Ret.) – Chartway’s board chair. “At Chartway, we’re fortunate to be governed by a group of committed volunteers who form our board, to now include Lara and Ron. They’re both well respected community and business leaders who will strongly represent the best interests of our members and team members.”
Lara Shields – Chartway is honored to announce that Lara Shields, after having participated the credit union’s associate director development program, has been appointed to its board of directors.
Ron da Silva – Chartway is honored to announce that Ron da Silva, after having participated in the credit union’s associate director development program, has been appointed to its board of directors.
About Chartway Credit Union
Since 1959, Chartway has been unlocking the potential of individuals and families so they can thrive. Member-owned and values-driven, our $2.9 billion credit union proudly serves more than 230,000 members with branches in Utah, Texas, and Virginia. We’ve been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions, included on American Banker’s Top Credit Union to Work For list, and received numerous other top workplace and best credit union accolades. Reflecting a bright way forward, our charitable arm – the Chartway Promise Foundation – has granted nearly $15 million to provide medically fragile children and their families memorable experiences that bring joy, hope, and smiles. For information on our vibrant organization, please visit www.Chartway.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
