The Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association hosted its 92nd Annual Business Meeting earlier this week and is pleased to announce its 2026-2027 Board of Directors. Elected by the membership, these leaders will help shape the Association’s strategic direction and continue advocating for the interests of Tennessee and Mississippi credit unions.
Executive Officers
Chairwoman
Laura Parham, CEO, Heritage South Community Credit Union
First Vice-Chairwoman
Sheila Bridges, President/CEO, Brightview Federal Credit Union
Second Vice-Chairwoman
Jessica Grostic, President/CEO, Copper Basin Federal Credit Union
Third Vice-Chairman
Michael Mathews, President/CEO, Mutual Credit Union
Treasurer
Brian Trotter, CEO, EPB Employees Credit Union
Secretary
Shelly Brown, President/CEO, United Southeast Federal Credit Union
Directors
Amy Banks, President/CEO, Clinchfield Federal Credit Union
Vernon Clevenger, President/CEO, Ferguson Federal Credit Union
Alison Crawford, President/CEO, Southern Coastal Federal Credit Union
Craig Esrael, President/CEO, First South Financial Credit Union
Joel Forbess, President/CEO, Kimberly Clark Credit Union
Kimberly Guyton, President/CEO, Triangle Federal Credit Union
Chris Hammond, President/CEO, Sunbelt Federal Credit Union
James Hollingsworth, Director, Keesler Federal Credit Union
Katie Nelson, President/CEO, Eagle Express Federal Credit Union
Carter Ridgway, President/CEO, Kemba Delta Federal Credit Union
Jimmy Smith, President/CEO, Singing River Federal Credit Union
Ron Smith, President/CEO/CSO, Enbright Credit Union
Photo Caption—Board members and Fred Robinson, president and CEO of the Association, gather after the Awards Ceremony in Mississippi.
