Leadership

Senior Leadership Team

The Senior Leadership Team guides organizational strategy and manages staff and operations to advance Soarion Credit Union’s mission and strengthen the financial well‑being of its members.

President & CEO

Ric Ledezma

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Sharlene East

Chief Member Experience Officer (CXO)

Monica M. Benavides

Chief Lending Officer (CLO)

Justin Eddleton

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Hisham Eid

Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management

Yvonne De La Rosa-Flores

Vice President, Human Resources

Jessica Martinez

Vice President, Human Resources

Jessica Martinez

Board of Directors

Elected by their fellow members, the volunteer Board of Directors guides Soarion Credit Union’s mission and oversees its performance. The Board is responsible for safeguarding the credit union’s direction, member assets, and compliance with all laws and regulations.

Chairman

Sam V. Farace Jr

Vice Chairman

James E. Goodgion III

Treasurer

Melvin J. Moczygemba

Secretary

Joan B. Lopez

Director

Michael M. Buecher

director

Brian K. Rawls

director

Dr. Thomas Scott, EdD

director

Georgia S. Snodgrass

director

John A. Szulta III

Supervisory Committee

The Supervisory Committee, composed of volunteer credit union members, oversees internal audit activities to ensure the accuracy of corporate records and to verify that internal controls, policies, and procedures are properly maintained and followed.

Chairman

Michael M. Buecher

Member

Dr. Howard Anderson

Member

Price Olive C. Long

Member

Jesus V. Mireles

Member

Alex E. Valadez