ST. JOSEPH, MI (October 8, 2013) -- Katherine Mahan has been appointed to the position of Regulatory and Legal Manager at United Federal Credit Union (UFCU) in St. Joseph, Mich. In her new role, Mahan will provide leadership to the Compliance, Regulatory, and Legal Team in the areas of regulatory compliance and legal review. Her responsibilities will include assessing legal, compliance and regulatory risk; managing disputes and litigation, and managing relationships with outside legal counsel.
Mahan was previously Regulatory and Compliance Specialist with UFCU, where she ensured full compliance with banking laws, regulations, and internal policies and procedures.
A native of Grand Haven, Mich., Mahan holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Financial Management and German from Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Mich., and a Juris Doctor degree from the Dickinson School of Law at Pennsylvania State University. While attending the Dickinson School of Law, Mahan earned the Student Advocacy Award from the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. She also participated in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, one of the world’s most prestigious international moot court competitions, held annually in Vienna, Austria. She resides in Jackson, Mich.
About UFCU
United Federal Credit Union has served its Members since 1949 by helping them to build a sound financial future. UFCU consists of more than 120,000 Member/owners worldwide, and manages assets in excess of $1.57 billion. Its corporate offices and main branch are located in St. Joseph, Mich., with additional branches in Arkansas, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, and Ohio. UFCU has been named the Michigan Credit Union League Outstanding Credit Union of the Year 2013. UFCU has also been named the National Federal Credit Union of the Year 2013 by the National Association of Federal Credit Unions.