Arizona Credit Union Coalition
TruWest® Credit Union is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and operates as a cooperative providing its members with a lifetime of quality financial services and a culture of caring for its organization, employees and communities.
TruWest is a strong and sound financial institution with more than 90,000 members and assets totaling more than $1.5 billion. TruWest Credit Union has 11 branch locations—eight in metro Phoenix and three in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit truwest.org/.
Jennifer M. Kimmell is the Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for TruWest Credit Union. Jennifer began her career in the credit union movement over 20 years ago, with the last 18 at TruWest, where she has held roles in Branch Operations, Member Services, and Strategy.
Jennifer earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Masters of Business Administration, and Graduate Marketing Certificate from the University of Phoenix. In addition, she successfully graduated from the Western CUNA Management School in July 2013
Jennifer’s dedication extends beyond her professional accomplishments. She plays a pivotal role as the Chair of the CUNA Operations and Member Experience Executive Committee, demonstrating her commitment to the credit union community and its ongoing growth and success.
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Landings Credit Union, based in Tempe, AZ, provides financial services for a wide range of members in the state of Arizona.
Originally founded by teachers at Tempe High School in 1953, Landings has served its members and community for 70 years.
Brian Lee is the President/CEO of Landings Credit Union in Tempe, AZ. He is a graduate of Arizona State University and a Valley native.
He is active in both the community and credit union industry, serving on several boards and committees. He is dedicated to helping to create a stronger financial future.
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OneAZ Credit Union is a member-owned financial institution serving over 161,000 members and over 11,000 businesses with 20 branch locations across Arizona. As a credit union with over $3.3 billion in assets, OneAZ is owned by its members, who benefit from better rates, lower fees for service and improved technology.
Since 1951, OneAZ has strived to help Arizonans meet their financial needs through a full suite of personal and business banking solutions. OneAZ’s mission is to truly improve the lives of its members, its associates, and the communities it serves.
Liza Buchanan currently serves as SVP Marketing Operations for OneAZ Credit Union. Liza’s experience includes over 20 years in marketing, strategic planning, business management, and community development.
Before joining OneAZ in 2022, Liza served as Director of Rural Programs for Local First Arizona and Founder of Ignite Brand Marketing.
Additionally, Liza serves on the Multicultural Advisory Board for One Community.
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Arizona Financial is a $3.3 billion not-for-profit financial cooperative providing consumer and small business banking services and expertise to more than 165,000 member/owners.
Founded in Arizona in 1936, the credit union empowers members to take hold of their financial future through the delivery of leading-edge self-service tools and mobile apps, competitive rates on loans and deposits, robust home loan solutions, identity protection services, and SBA and commercial loans.
Arizona Financial has a history of local community involvement and is the sponsor of the Live Nation Theatre venue and exclusive credit union partner of the Phoenix Rising FC. The credit union has 20 locations across Metro Phoenix and Western Arizona and is part of the CO-OP network that provides members nationwide account access at 5,000 credit union branches and 30,000 ATMs.
Deposits are federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration.
Jason Paprocki is the Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Arizona Financial Credit Union. He started at Arizona Financial in 1992 and after several staff roles, he moved into the executive management team in 1999.
In his time at Arizona Financial, the organization has grown from under $200 million in assets, to over $3.3 billion and has successfully acquired the assets & liabilities of two community banks.
Jason is also an aspiring author and speaker.
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