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Emily Belshe selected as General Counsel

ST. LOUIS, MO (January 10, 2023) — Together Credit Union has hired Emily Belshe to serve as General Counsel. In this newly created in-house role, Belshe will provide partnership and legal advice on all aspects of the credit union’s operations and governance. In addition, Belshe will be responsible for managing and overseeing the credit union’s Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams/efforts, which include Vendor Management, Business Continuity, Document Management, and Enterprise Risk Management.

“We strive to find talented and motivated employees that align with our culture. Emily stood out as a candidate because of her strong connection to the community, demonstrated understanding and application of risk management principles, and overall alignment with our mission and values,” said Bob McKay, President and CEO at Together Credit Union.

This position supports Together Credit Union’s strategic growth plans, including investments in fintech to meet member expectations and business objectives and implementing operational growth strategies that minimize risk while promoting brand awareness, membership loyalty and growth, and product development and expansion.

“The growth opportunities are very appealing. Stepping into an executive role will allow me to better understand the true impact of Legal, Compliance, and Risk on supporting growth and stability, further supporting my development as an advocate, partner, and manager,” said Belshe.

Before joining the credit union, Belshe served as a Vice President and the General Counsel for Gershman Investment Corp, a St. Louis-based mortgage services company, and the Assistant General Counsel for North American Operations and Technology at Citibank. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Missouri, Columbia, and graduated cum laude with her Juris Doctorate from St. Louis University School of Law. She has admission to practice law in Missouri and Illinois. 

For more information regarding this announcement, please contact Julie Linder, PR & Events Strategist, by calling (573) 268-0639.

Emily Belshe


About Together Credit Union

Together Credit Union has undergone significant change.  We have moved from a product-focused organization to a member-centric organization.  We rely heavily on feedback from our members and market data to invest in our communities strategically.  This sustainable growth model is achieved by the hard work of every employee at Together, and because of them, I am here today,” noted Kraus.

Kraus will be honored at the Titan 100 awards celebration on April 18th at The Armory.  For more information regarding this release, please contact Julie Linder, Brand Connections Manager, at 573-268-0639.

Contacts

Julie Linder
PR, Sponsorships, Events, & Advocacy
Together Credit Union
423 Lynch St.
Saint Louis, MO 63118
O: 314-657-9311
C: 573-268-0639
JLinder@TogetherCU.org

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