ATLANTA — Credit unions in Georgia, Massachusetts and Michigan have all named new leaders.
In the Peach State, Georgia’s Own Credit Union has named Eric S. Broome its next president and CEO, while All One Credit Union in Massachusetts has selected Christine Monteiro to take over its top executive post Jan. 1, 2027, according to separate announcements from the institutions.
Broome succeeds Dave Preter, who led Georgia’s Own for nearly 18 years. Monteiro will succeed Barbara Mahoney, who plans to retire Dec. 31, 2026, from the $886 million All One Credit Union in Leominster.
The $4.1-billion Georgia’s Own said Broome, previously its executive vice president, brings more than 21 years of credit union industry experience. He is the fifth president and CEO in the credit union’s 92-year history.
As executive vice president, Broome oversaw strategic planning, technology, risk management, lending, deposits and payments, retail operations and facilities. He previously served as chief operations officer and chief risk officer and general counsel.
“Eric brings a unique combination of strategic vision, expertise and a deep commitment to our member-owners and the credit union mission,” board Chair Richard Burns said in the credit union’s announcement. Burns said Broome’s experience and understanding of the organization would help build on its well-capitalized foundation.
Has Law Degree
Broome serves on the boards of Member First Mortgage and the Georgia’s Own Foundation and has held leadership and advisory positions in credit union technology and professional organizations. A licensed Georgia attorney, he earned a bachelor’s degree and an MBA from the University of Southern Mississippi and a law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law. He also completed executive education at the University of Cambridge and Harvard Business School.
“I am honored and humbled to succeed Dave and continue serving the member-owners, employees and communities that make Georgia’s Own such a special organization,” Broome said. He said he intends to invest in employees and members and advance the credit union’s “Banking on Purpose” mission.
Founded in 1934, Georgia’s Own is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial institution serving most of Georgia. The credit union said its structure allows it to offer lower loan rates and fewer or lower fees than are typically available in the market. It operates 30 branches and offers service through a contact center, round-the-clock phone banking and mobile, tablet and online platforms.
New CEO at All One Credit Union
In Massachusetts, the $886-billion All One Credit Union has named Christine Monteiro as its new CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2027, succeeding retiring long-time leader Barbara Mahoney.
Monteiro has more than 30 years of banking and credit union experience, including 22 years at St. Mary’s Credit Union in Marlborough, where she currently serves as senior vice president and chief member experience officer.
At St. Mary’s, Monteiro oversees retail banking, deposit operations, the Member Solutions Center, business services, learning and development, and security. She began her career at Community National Bank/Citizens Bank and advanced through several leadership positions.
All One board Chair Michael J. Sauvageau thanked Mahoney for helping shape the institution and position it for continued success. “We are deeply appreciative of her commitment to our members and our community, and we are proud of the legacy she leaves behind,” he said.
Sauvageau said the board expects the leadership change to build on All One’s foundation. He cited Monteiro’s experience, collaborative approach and focus on members as strengths for the credit union’s next phase of growth and innovation.
‘Honored & Excited’
“I am honored and excited to join All One Credit Union as President and CEO,” Monteiro said. She said listening, building relationships and doing what is right for members and colleagues would guide her work with the credit union’s employees and communities.
Monteiro holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Worcester State University and completed the Emerging Chief Operating Officer Program at Wharton Executive Education. She serves on the board of the Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce and as a commissioner of the Hudson Housing Authority.
Mark Sievewright, founder of Massachusetts-based CU Leadership, placed Monteiro in the position, according to the announcement.
New CEO at TLC Community CU
Meanwhile, in Adrian Michigan, the $939-million TLC Community Credit Union has named Alycia Nichols as its next president and chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2027. She will succeed retiring CEO Jeff Brehmer, who has led the credit union for eight years.
Nichols is a 24-year veteran of TLC, having started as a part-time teller in 2002, and currently serves as executive vice president overseeing lending and operations.
During her tenure, TLC has grown from $197 million in assets and three branches to nearly $1 billion in assets and nine branches serving over 47,000 members, the credit union said.
““I’m honored by the board’s trust and grateful to Jeff for the foundation I get to build on,” Nichols said in a statement. “TLC’s strength has always been its people — the employees who show up for our members every day and the members who trust us with their financial lives. My focus will be on investing in that team, deepening our member relationships, and making sure that as we grow, we never lose the local, people-helping-people spirit that got us here.”
Nichols has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Siena Heights University, is a CUNA Management School graduate, participates in the CUES CEO Institute, and is deeply involved in Lenawee County community organizations.
