Michelle Asendorf: Rio Rancho Branch Manager
Michelle joined Sunward more than 12 years ago as a Financial Services Representative at the Juan Tabo branch. She moved to Deposit Operations for a time, followed by six years as a Compliance Specialist, where she focused on Sunward’s adherence with Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) regulations and ethical standards against financial crimes. In 2019, Michelle took on the role of Sunward’s Deposit Operations Supervisor. She was promoted to Deposit Operations Manager about six months later. In May 2021, she was named Branch Manager for Rio Rancho.
“Coming to the Rio Rancho branch brings me full circle – I’m working directly with members again, just as I did when I first joined the Credit Union,” Michelle says, adding that she truly enjoys providing exceptional service to help members reach their financial goals.
She leads a staff of six at the branch. “I’ve been given such a warm welcome by our Rio Rancho team,” she adds. “There’s a real feeling of family here. I am excited to partner with them to serve our members well, to support their professional development, and to do our part in helping the Credit Union meet its overall organizational goals."
