EFCU Celebrates the 2025 Class of Emerging Leaders
The Emerging Leaders Program is now in its second year.
Everence® Federal Credit Union (EFCU) is excited to introduce the newest cohort of its Emerging Leaders Program, now in its second year.
- Loruhama Gomez – Loan Servicing Specialist (Admin)
- Erin Herschberger – Member Services Representative (Sarasota)
- Luisa Leigh-Miller – Assistant Branch Manager (Harrisonburg)
- Matthew Mott – Branch Manager (National)
- Jenn Pattison – Loan Servicing Representative (Admin)
- Giovanni Paulino-Santiago – Member Services Representative (Philadelphia)
- Arielis Rivera Camacho – Member Services Representative (Lancaster)
- Ashley Rodriguez – Member Services Representative (Ephrata)
- Drew Stief – Business Loan Specialist/Underwriter (Admin)
Program highlights:
Designed to support employees ready for career advancement, this 12-month initiative provides leadership development, mentorship, and hands-on experience in key credit union projects.
- CEO Circle – Small-group discussions with CEO Kristen Heisey, exploring "The Seven Decisions" by Andy Andrews.
- Mentor Meetings – Guidance from EFCU leaders outside participants’ current teams.
- Innovation Teams – Collaborative work on strategic projects shaping the credit union’s future.
- Development Plan – Personalized professional growth strategies, including stretch goals and departmental shadowing.
Kristen Heisey, President and CEO, expressed enthusiasm for the program’s impact: “It has been a joy to see our first group of Emerging Leaders grow into strategic roles. I look forward to seeing this new class shape the future of our organization.”
Celebrating the 2024 graduates:
Many graduates from the 2024 cohort have stepped into leadership positions, leading Innovation Teams and continuing to develop their skills through quarterly meetups. Congratulations to:
- Angie Dominguez-Flores – Assistant Branch Manager (Goshen)
- Kevin Gil – Financial Wellness Manager (Philadelphia)
- Shawna Martin – Compliance Assistant (Admin/Legal)
- Matt Metcalf – Senior Consumer and Real Estate Loan Underwriter (Admin)
- Emily Miller – Member Relations Manager (Mount Joy)
- Manisha Patel – Business Loan Servicing Manager (Admin)
- Byron Pellecer – Community Development Officer (Harrisonburg)
- Brandon Reyes – Accountant (Admin)
- Joseph Rushemeza – Commercial Credit Analyst/Underwriter (Admin)
Developed in collaboration with Luke Caldwell, Director of Staff Development, this program reflects EFCU’s commitment to cultivating future leaders and fostering a culture of growth.