Harborstone Credit Union selects Jimese Harkley as Chief Community Engagement Officer
LAKEWOOD, WA (April 18, 2024) — Harborstone Credit Union has selected Jimese Harkley, JD, CCE, CUDE as its new Chief Community Engagement Officer. Harborstone’s mission is to create thriving communities and its leadership believes this new role will be pivotal in shaping the organization’s community engagement strategies and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
“It was clear to see throughout the process that Jimese’s values align well with Harborstone’s core values. Her history of success in leading community engagement efforts and her strategic mindset make her an excellent addition to the executive team,” says Geoff Bullock, CEO.
Harkley most recently served as VP of Membership for CUES and brings over 15 years of industry experience to her new position at Harborstone. She began her career as a teller for America’s First FCU and progressed to serve as the credit union’s Philanthropy and Community Relations Manager. Harkley also previously served in various roles at Filene Research Institute.
“I am excited to work with the entire Harborstone team. The credit union is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and ensuring individuals have access to resources, knowledge, and opportunities to achieve financial stability,” says Harkley. “When I walked into a branch, the decor and environment immediately brought the organization’s mission and vision to life. I am genuinely grateful for the journey that led me here.”
She was placed by DDJ Myers, the well-known leadership development firm that offers a broad range of solutions to help clients optimize their greatest assets – their people. “I appreciate the care and communication that the DDJ Myers team provided throughout the process. They aim to match humans with organizations to achieve mutual goals. They are committed to helping executives increase visibility, attract relevant opportunities, and ultimately land their desired roles,” says Harkley.
Harkley earned her Juris Doctorate from Birmingham School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies from Jacksonville State University. She’s been married for two decades and has a young-adult son and teenage daughter. In her free time, Harkley enjoys being a dance mom, supporting college football, fundraising, and attending concerts.
About Harborstone Credit Union
Since 1955, Harborstone Credit Union has served Washington communities as a member-owned, not-for-profit financial organization, with a history of serving those who serve, and built on the principle of people helping people. At the heart of the credit union are knowledgeable and passionate team members who guide and empower consumer members and business members to make good financial decisions, promoting financial well-being and prosperity. Today, Harborstone has branch locations in King, Pierce, and Thurston Counties. Expanding financial empowerment for its members is a perennial priority for Harborstone. As a banking advocate for its members, Harborstone’s mission is to build trusted and meaningful relationships with members—and to show up, as a fabric of the community, to help those communities THRIVE. Harborstone is also committed to working toward a more fair and equitable society, one relationship at a time. Harborstone has $2 billion in assets and more than 92,000 members.
About DDJ Myers, An ALM First Company
DDJ Myers specializes in leadership success through executive recruitment, strategic organization, and board development for financial institutions. In addition, they offer a broad range of online assessments to help companies optimize their greatest assets – their people. DDJ Myers joined forces with ALM First, a strategic partner that offers depositories an array of financial advisory services, in 2022 to provide expanded educational opportunities and solutions to help clients optimize both people and financial performance. Learn more at www.ddjmyers.com or visit our parent company www.almfirst.com.
