SNELLVILLE, Ga.– The African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) has elected its 2026-2027 Executive Committee and announced its national board of directors.
The Executive Committee includes:
- Chair: Marvin York, Vice President, Member Engagement Quality Assurance Speech Analytics GEN AI, Velera
- Vice Chair: Priscilla Awkard, Vice President, Retail, Digital Sales, and Member Assistance, Coastal Credit Union
- Treasurer: Ty Muse, President/CEO, Visions Federal Credit Union
- Secretary: Sharon Camper, Chief People Officer, Apple Federal Credit Union
AACUC’s full Board of Directors includes:
- Director: Maurice Dawkins, President/CEO, American Spirit Federal Credit Union
- Director: Kelli Ellsworth Etchison, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Diversity Officer, LAFCU and CEO, StableCommunities Foundation
- Parliamentarian: Sharon Grieger, Chief Audit Executive, TruStage
- Director: Gregory M. Holman, Chief Administrative Officer, TruStage
- Director: Delana Huling, President/CEO, Baylor Health Care System Credit Union
- Director: Gary J. Perez, President/CEO, USC Credit Union
- Past Immediate Chair: Whitney M. Anderson, President/CEO, Anderson Growth Advisors
- Director Emeritus: Timothy L. Anderson, President/CEO, U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union
- Director Emeritus: John Bissell, President/CEO, Greylock Federal Credit Union
- Director Emeritus: Adrian S. Johnson, Executive Vice President/CFO, MECU Credit Union
‘Honored to Serve’
“I’m honored to continue serving as Board chair alongside such a dedicated group of leaders,” said York in a statement. “Over the past year, we’ve strengthened our commitment to advancing AACUC’s mission, and I’m excited to build on that momentum. Together, our board and executive committee will continue working to support our members, champion excellence in the credit union movement, and help shape a strong future for our industry.”
According to AACUC, York leads Velera’s Contact Center and GEN AI Speech Analytics Unit, driving strategies to enhance operations and elevate the credit union member experience.
“With more 30 years in financial call centers, including leadership at Chase and Citibank, he is a respected expert and international speaker on DEI. York serves as executive sponsor of Velera’s African American Business Resource Group and co-launched its Bold Effective Leaders Program,” AACUC said. “He has held leadership roles with AACUC, where he recently served as treasurer.
Numerous Leadership Roles
Priscilla Awkard is the Vice President, Retail, Digital Sales, and Member Assistance at Coastal Federal Credit Union. “With over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, Awkard has held various leadership roles, including Vice President of Teller Center and Director of Strategic Programs,” AACUC said. “Known for innovative training programs and exceptional service standards, she has contributed to organizational growth and member satisfaction. Active in community engagement, Awkard serves on multiple boards and organizations, including Elon University Phoenix Club and Learning Together.”
30 Years in Industry
Ty Muse is President and CEO of Visions Federal Credit Union. “Muse has over 30 years in the financial services industry working at institutions such as PricewaterhouseCoopers, Goldman Sachs, GE Asset Management and Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union,” AACUC said. “A track scholarship recipient, he holds an undergraduate degree, master’s in accounting, and MBA from Northeastern University and honorary doctorate degree from Binghamton University. He is also a Certified Public Accountant. Muse serves on multiple local and national boards and has received numerous awards including the AACUC Pete Crear Lifetime Achievement Award.”
Accomplished Executive
Sharon Camper is the Chief People Officer at Apple Federal Credit Union, in Fairfax, Va. “She is an accomplished human resources executive dedicated to enhancing organizational performance through effective people management,” according to AACUC. “She shapes the organization’s culture, aligns its human capital with strategic goals and promotes an inclusive workforce. Camper holds a Master of Science in Organizational Development and Strategic Human Resources from Johns Hopkins University and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University.”
