CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (June 24, 2024) — Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) recently announced several key promotions within its leadership team. Tammy Zumbrun has been promoted to Director of Marketing Community Relations, Jeff Gallaher has been promoted to Director of Accounting and Automated Payments, Larry Chapman has been promoted to Director of Collections and Loan Support/Quality Control, and Matt Hopkins has been promoted to Director of Human Resources.
“As TVFCU continues to grow, we are delighted to recognize the hard work and dedication of these talented individuals,” said Todd Fortner, president and CEO. “Their leadership is essential as we strive to enhance the financial well-being of our members.”
Tammy Zumbrun, with 39 years at TVFCU, will now serve as Director of Marketing Community Relations. In her new role, she will continue to oversee the credit union’s community engagement and marketing initiatives, leveraging her extensive experience to further elevate TVFCU’s community presence. Zumbrun has been instrumental in advancing TVFCU’s mission and values through her strategic insights and exceptional collaboration skills.
Jeff Gallaher, who has been with TVFCU for eight years, has been promoted to Director of Accounting and Automated Payments. Gallaher has played a crucial role in strengthening TVFCU’s financial position through his deep understanding of systems, procedures, and reporting requirements. His strategic leadership will guide the Accounting and Automated Payments departments to achieve new milestones.
Larry Chapman, with nearly four years at TVFCU and previous experience at First Horizon, BBVA Compass, and BB&T, has been promoted to Director of Collections and Loan Support/Quality Control. Chapman’s proactive approach and extensive knowledge have optimized TVFCU’s collections processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency. In his new role, he will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Collections and Loan Support/Quality Control teams.
Matt, who has been with TVFCU’s HR Department in various capacities since 2015, has been promoted to Director of Human Resources. He graduated from UTC with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management and General Management and completed TVFCU’s Leadership School in 2019. In 2021, he successfully completed the CUES Emerging Leader program, earning the designation of Certified Credit Union Manager. Matt has played a pivotal role in developing the organization’s mentoring initiatives, serving on the Mentoring Committee, participating as a mentor, and presenting at TVFCU’s Leadership School.
“Recognizing the achievements of Tammy, Jeff, Larry, and Matt is a testament to their dedication and the positive impact they have on our organization,” said Fortner. “We are confident that their leadership will drive TVFCU’s continued success.”
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About Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU), a not-for-profit financial cooperative, was established in 1936 when 57 Chattanooga TVA employees pooled $500 to create the member-owned credit union. Today, TVFCU serves more than 165,000 members who live, work, worship, volunteer or attend school throughout the 17-county service community. With more than $2.6 billion in assets and 25 branches throughout the area, TVFCU is the largest credit union in Southeast Tennessee. For more information about TVFCU, please visit tvfcu.com.
