January 3, 2022 marked the first day on the job for Steph Sherrodd, Sunward’s new President and CEO.
With 24 years in the credit union industry, Steph joins Sunward from Houston, Texas, where she served as CEO for Texas Dow Employees Credit Union from 2012 to 2021. During her tenure, she helped the organization grow to assets of $4 billion, 345,000 members, and 40 branch locations.
Sunward Board Chairperson Chuck Maheras notes, “The Board selected Steph for her extensive experience in operations, developing great customer experiences across diverse channels, her utilization of digital strategy and transformation, and her track record of acquiring and developing high-performing talent. "We are excited for Steph to lead Sunward into the future – she is a great fit with Sunward’s member-centric culture,” he added.
“I am excited to join the Sunward organization,” adds Steph. “I truly believe that credit unions make a positive difference in people’s lives, and am looking forward to continuing Sunward’s legacy of excellence.” As for her next steps? “I plan to spend time listening to members and employees, while learning more about the various communities of Sunward."
