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Georgia United Credit Union announces leadership team realignment and promotions

During the first quarter of 2018, Georgia United Credit Union announced four promotions within the leadership team. The credit union’s primary focus is to provide platinum level service to their members, team members and the communities they serve. To reinforce their vision of exceeding member expectations and strengthen their commitment to service, Georgia United announced the following promotions in February.

Vonda Bledsoe has been promoted to VP of Service and Sales and will be responsible for the overall member experience. In her new role, she will lead retail banking service delivery across all branches while managing the member service experience. After spending many years in the financial industry, Vonda’s passion for service led her to Georgia United. She has been with Georgia United since 2013, serving in leadership roles including Branch and Market Manager and most recently, Director of Member Experience.

Eric Jenkins, formerly SVP of Operations at Georgia United, has been promoted to Chief Deposit Services Officer. Prior to joining the Georgia United team in 2014, Eric served as Chief Operating Officer at CU Partner Link. The newly named Deposit Services Team will continue to focus on ensuring deposit and payment services exceed member expectations. Eric will also oversee facilities and security for the credit union.

Mike London began his career with Georgia United in 2014 after serving as Assistant Vice President of Consumer Credit Services at Delta Community Credit Union. Formerly SVP of Lending for Georgia United, Mike has been promoted to Chief Lending Officer and will oversee all lending products and services. Along with this promotion, the lending team and lending services team will realign under service and sales.

Shawn Turpin, formerly SVP of Sales and Service, has been promoted to EVP of Service and Sales and will have oversight of Georgia United’s 19 branches, the member care center, marketing, business and community development, and lending. This new alignment creates a seamless integration for delivering products and services while exceeding member expectations. Shawn joined Georgia United as Vice President of Branch Operations in 2012, where he was responsible for the leadership and development of Georgia United’s retail team. He has 24 years of combined retail, business and commercial banking experience.