2026 Board of Directors Election
Cast your vote!
One of the main differences between Credit Unions and Banks are that our Members vote to elect a volunteer Board of Directors to serve your best interests, giving you a direct say in how your Credit Union is governed through representative election.
Abound has a 9-person Board of Directors. Directors are unpaid, serve three-year terms and devote 100 to 400 hours annually to monitor the Credit Union's operations. Three seats are filled each year. When there are more candidates than there are seats available, an election of the membership is held to determine who will serve on the Volunteer Board. In 2026, we have five candidates vying for three seats.
I currently have the privilege of serving as a volunteer Associate Board Member. I would like to continue serving as a Board Director. I have served on the Asset/Liability Loan Review, Governance, and Pension and Benefits committees. As a fiscal conservative, I support Leadership's focus on member first services, financial soundness, operational fitness, and sustainable growth. My background includes an MBA from Bellarmine University and I retired as a Vice-President at Snap-on Tools. I am a native of Hardin County and a 30+ year member. Thank you for your consideration.
It has been my privilege to serve on the Board of Directors for over 44 years. During this time, I have seen the credit union grow from $52 million in assets to over $2.5 billion today. I have served multiple terms as Board Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary. For my efforts on the board, I have been named Outstanding Director in Kentucky (2011), Outstanding National Director of the Year by CUES (2017) and NAFCU (2018) and was elected into the DCUC Hall of Honor (2016). I will continue to work toward providing more and better services to you the members.
Abound exists to strengthen your financial health. I've supported this mission for over 14 years on the Supervisory Committee and as an Associate Board Member. I was recently selected to fill an unexpected board vacancy. I'm honored to fulfill this term and hope to continue to represent you on the board. I've continued to expand my knowledge through conferences, online courses, industry publications and networking opportunities. I retired after 22 years as marketing director at ECTC and now volunteer for Friends of Hardin County Animal Shelter, and Warm Blessings, and work part-time for Family Scholar House. I appreciate your support.
I have had the honor of serving on the Abound Supervisory Committee and as an Associate Board Member the past 6 years and have been a Member for over 30 years. With my 34+ years of experience in federal contracting, I bring financial and budgeting expertise to the Board. I want to serve as a board member as I believe in Abound's mission of making financial products/services available to more members and the impact of its financial literacy program. I truly believe in the credit union's focus on assisting members in achieving financial success and a better quality of life.
I am honored to have served Abound for over 11 years, first on the Supervisory Committee and now as an Associate Board Member. These roles have given me a deep understanding of credit union policies and procedures. I am dedicated to ongoing learning, attending training conferences and seminars, including the CUNA Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program. With my educational background and a career focused on customer service, I am committed to advocating for our members and community. I ask for your vote to serve as a Board of Director, where I will continue to provide responsible leadership and member-focused decision making.
Voting Process
Members will be able to file ballots electronically here with appropriate verification of eligibility and membership between January 19 and March 6, 2026. Paper ballots will be mailed to those who do not have an email address on file. You will need your election ID as stated in your ballot or the last four digits of your Social Security number to cast your vote. Please note, branch locations are not able to accept paper ballots. These must be mailed in accordance to the directions on the ballot.
Voting Eligibility
All primary accountholders over the age of 18 who are primary members on or before the election start date, are eligible to cast one vote. Businesses are also eligible to cast a vote. Members who are joint on an account are not eligible to vote.
VOTING ELIGIBILITY & INSTRUCTIONS: Eligible voting members are asked to vote for up to three (3) of the five (5) nominated candidates for the Board of Directors. All candidates have met eligibility requirements and were nominated by the Nominating Committees in accordance with Credit Union Bylaws. Eligible voting members must be 18 years of age or older at the time the vote is cast. Members voting by paper ballot are required to provide their unique Election ID and signature to verify eligibility to vote. Members voting electronically are required to provide their unique Election ID or Account Number and the last four digits of their social security number to verify eligibility to vote. All requested Member information must be included for the ballot to be counted and all member information will be kept in strictest confidence. Only members who are listed as the ‘primary’ account holder, as prescribed by the NCUA, are provided official ballots. Completed ballots, which must include selection of no more than three (3) candidates and all requested Member information, must be received in the included postage-paid envelope (or submitted through the secure electronic voting portal) by March 6, 2026 at 11:59pm ET to be counted. Ballots will not be accepted at branches.
