DATCU names new president

[cousin oliver]

DATCU, a leading Texas full-service credit union, announced Tuesday that it has named a new president after that title was recently split from Chief Executive Officer by the Board of Directors.

Melanie Vest has been promoted from Executive VP and Chief Financial Officer to the new role as President. Glen McKenzie will remain the credit union’s CEO.

“Melanie has been a superior leader and an instrumental part of our success and growth throughout her career here at DATCU,” McKenzie said. “The fact that she has grown from a UNT student working as a part-time teller to now becoming the President is really remarkable. This speaks to her tenacity and dedication. Having spent her entire career at DATCU, I have no doubt that she will continue to accomplish great things for the credit union. It’s a privilege to continue working with Melanie and the entire DATCU family.”

Melanie Vest joined DATCU in April 2002 as a part-time teller while a student at the University of North Texas. In almost 20 years, she has excelled in multiple positions of leadership and has overseen multiple conversions, realized significant reductions in operating expenses, and has been focused on maintaining exemplary service to credit union members, according to a DATCU news release. In 2012, as a young executive, she was recognized by Credit Union Times as a 2012 Woman to Watch.

Read more:  https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2021/11/09/datcu-names-new-president/

[cousin oliver]

https://www.cuinsight.com/press-release/datcu-promotes-glen-mckenzie-as-new-president/

https://www.cuinsight.com/press-release/datcu-president-ceo-dale-kimble-named-professional-of-the-year/

[Hunter Green]

I take it back...DATCU Stadium!

[UNTLifer]

Green shirts, UNT alum, connect the dots.

[rws69]

Oops or DATCU?

Interestingly, the postcard announcing the August 12 event had DATCU on it, but same image on-line today is missing that. 

[Jonnyeagle]

32 minutes ago, rws69 said:

Oops or DATCU?

Interestingly, the postcard announcing the August 12 event had DATCU on it, but same image on-line today is missing that. 

I noticed that too and I think someone realized they were giving up the surprise and removed it.

[Jonnyeagle]

Also what a neat story that Melanie was working there as a student and has risen up to the highest levels.  Such a great testament to what a good school UNT is.

[greenminer]

2 hours ago, UNTLifer said:

Green shirts, UNT alum, connect the dots.

yep.

[JT Hammons]

1 minute ago, greenminer said:

yep.

Agreed.  Funny, I still have my account there and they have always been good to work with.

[Marty]

That article is from 2021.

[JT Hammons]

2 minutes ago, Marty said:

That article is from 2021.

[MeanGreen22]

Was DATCU a large sponsor in previous years? I honestly don’t pay attention to that stuff. The “kickoff” party invite the school mailed had their logo on it

[SilverEagle]

23 hours ago, UNTLifer said:

Green shirts, UNT alum, connect the dots.

They are wearing more green than any UNT official does at any NT event......or photo-op.