06/12/2026
A huge thank you to our incredible panelists and moderator for sharing their career journeys and wisdom at the Cape Fear Chapter’s Credit Union Careers program!
• Rex Spivey, (Just)Retired CFO, SECU
• Dustin Haynes, PR Manager, REV Federal Credit Union
• Joaquin Rivas, Business Development Officer, Excite Credit Union
• Hannah Clymer, Financial Advisor, Corning Credit Union Wealth Strategies
From those just beginning their careers to seasoned leaders preparing for retirement, our panel demonstrated the many rewarding paths available within the credit union movement.
Special thanks to Robin Davis from Corning Credit Union for serving as our moderator and guiding such an engaging discussion.
Some of the evening’s most powerful takeaways:
✨ Don’t let insecurities or the feeling that you need to know everything hold you back from pursuing new opportunities.
✨ Seek out mentors—and be willing to mentor others along the way.
✨ Never lose sight of why we’re here: helping people improve their financial lives is meaningful and rewarding work.
✨ Learn more about Protégé and the opportunities it offers to develop future leaders. If you’re under 40, consider applying—you won’t regret it!
Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences and inspired the next generation of credit union professionals. Together, we’re building stronger careers, stronger credit unions, and stronger communities.
