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A recent retiree, with over 40 years’ service in the manufacturing industry, David is now a Local Parish Councillor and District Councillor. His view that use of credit is complementary to sound financial management practices, not in place of them, is at the core of the ethos of the credit union. David’s vision for the future of the credit union is that it continues to build and maintain the financial stability and resilience of its owner-members. David also serves as the credit union’s Risk and Compliance Officer.
A seasoned risk professional with extensive experience in financial services, Lynne has over 30 years of experience holding various senior roles in multiple organisations. She has been directly involved with significant transformation programmes, banking/consumer credit product governance, has developed enterprise risk frameworks and also been at the forefront of both cultural and operational changes.
Emphasising the importance of clarity, communication, empathy, and resilience, Lynne joined the board to bring her skills and values to the table and help drive forward the benefits of what the Credit Union has to offer the community.
A credit union director since 1995, Miles has served as a director of your credit union since it first started in 2002. With professional experience in local government since 1986 (in South Yorkshire since 1989), he has a keen interest in social trends and developing a better understanding of local communities.
Currently works in education, John has had previous roles which have included money advice, housing management and tenancy enforcement. He has significant experience of working alongside credit unions and firmly believes they have a vital role to play in today’s financial landscape.
David was a CEO in the textile dyeing industry for 40 years and is now retired but always ready for a challenge. He now volunteers as a Generalist Advisor with Citizens Advice and as a Parish Councillor and Church Treasurer in North Yorkshire.
He aims to see a vibrant and profitable Community First Community Bank and to promote and facilitate vital connections with rural and isolated communities that have almost completely lost their banking services.
The Financial Conduct Authority requires that a credit union should have an ongoing internal audit, carried out by Independent Supervisors. At Community First Credit Union this is done by volunteer Kevin Rodgers who has significant experience as a former director of the credit union. His function is to act on behalf of the owner members to oversee the running of the credit union, making sure that the organisation operates within the law and follows regulations, rules and policies.
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