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Hudson Valley Credit Union’s Board Election Results

Jul 17, 2024

From top left, clockwise: Jay Pantaleo, Chair of the Board; Keith Baskett, Vice Chair; Janine S. Daughtry, Treasurer; Benjamin Smith, Secretary; Karen McFarlane, Director; Wesley J. Lee, Director; Nancy K. Boehm, Director; and Henrietta Akpata, Director.

POUGHKEEPSIE – Hudson Valley Credit Union (HVCU) held its Annual Members Meeting on June 20, 2024 at Our Lady of Lourdes High School in Poughkeepsie. Election results were announced and Henrietta Akpata, Nancy K. Boehm, and Benjamin Smith will each serve a three-year term.

Following the Board meeting on June 24, 2024, the Board of Directors announced its slate of Officers for 2024-2025: Chair of the Board Jay Pantaleo, Vice Chair Keith Baskett, Treasurer Janine S. Daughtry, and Secretary Benjamin Smith. Additional Directors serving are Henrietta Akpata, Nancy K. Boehm, Wesley J. Lee, Karen McFarlane and Alisa Swire. Juhi Saha is an Associate Director.* Nancy Kappler-Foster was named Director Emerit.**

*Up to two Associate Board Members may be appointed by the Board at their discretion. Associates may participate in Board meetings, but do not have voting privileges. They may also serve on individual committees. This program allows members interested in serving in greater capacities in the future to learn more about HVCU and its governance and operations.

**A former Director becomes eligible for a one year appointment with the title of Director Emerit after serving the Board for a minimum of nine (9) years and completing the term(s) for which they were elected. The Director Emerit is tasked with providing continuity of leadership and acting as a resource of advice, information and guidance for the Board Chair, Board and President/CEO.

About Hudson Valley Credit Union
With more than $7 Billion in assets, Hudson Valley Credit Union has been a community partner in the region for 60 years. The credit union serves individuals and businesses in Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, Saratoga, Schenectady, Ulster, and Westchester Counties in New York State with a wide variety of financial services, including investments and insurance. Awarded a Great Place to Work designation in 2023, HVCU is federally insured by the NCUA and is an Equal Opportunity Lender. To learn more, visit hvcu.org.