United Federal Credit Union of St. Joseph this week announced the promotion of three current employees to director level positions.
The promotions include Bob Beauchamp, Director of Learning and Development, Katrina Leach, Director of Digital Banking, and Laura Sinclair, Director of Consumer Lending.
With the promotions, United offered some background on each of the team members taking on new roles and responsibilities.
Bob Beauchamp, Director of Learning and Development: Bob Beauchamp has been promoted to Director of Learning and Development. In his new role, he will lead United’s Learning and Development team and initiatives. Beauchamp will partner with business leaders to assess training needs and design, develop, and implement solutions to drive organizational results. Beauchamp has been with United since 2006. He has held many roles, including Call Center Member Service Advisor, Training Specialist, and most recently, Instructional Design Manager.
Katrina Leach, Director of Digital Banking: Katrina Leach has been promoted to Director of Digital Banking. Leach will be responsible for managing the digital product/service delivery life cycle at the credit union from strategic planning, tactical launches, and operations in support of all digital channels for all retail and business members. She will lead and guide efforts by prioritizing, designing, developing, and supporting new and existing products and services. Leach has been with United since 2012. She has worked in multiple departments and has held several roles, including Teller, Floor Supervisor, Manager Member Sales and Services, and most recently, Digital Operations Manager.
Laura Sinclair, Director of Consumer Lending: Laura Sinclair has been promoted to Director of Consumer Lending. In her new role, she will oversee Consumer and Equity Underwriting, Indirect Funding, and Equity Processing. She will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of those teams including coaching, performance management, onboarding, and scheduling. Sinclair started with United in 1993 as part of Gast Employees Credit Union. She’s worked on the frontline with Members as a Member Service Advisor and Assistant Branch Manager, before moving into the lending team and holding several positions. Most recently she was Consumer Lending Manager.
United manages assets in excess of $3.8 billion with its corporate office and main branch in St. Joseph with additional branches in Arkansas, Indiana, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, and Ohio.
