Heartland Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Darren Werth to AVP of Community and Government Affairs. In this new role, Darren will oversee efforts to strengthen the credit union’s connection to the communities it serves through advocacy, outreach, and relationship building. 

Heartland Credit Union is proud to announce the promotion of Gleysha Mendez to the newly established position of Connections Manager. In this role, Gleysha will lead the Member Connection Specialists, a team dedicated to helping members understand their full financial picture and connecting them with the right financial tools to reach their goals. 

Heartland Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Marilyn Fisk, CCUFC, to Senior Branch Manager at the 23rd and Severance branch in Hutchinson. Marilyn most recently served as Branch Manager at Heartland’s Ave A location, a role she has held since 2020. 

Heartland Wealth Strategies is proud to announce that Mercedes Rangel, Insurance Specialist, has earned the Registered Social Security Analyst® (RSSA®) credential through the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts (NARSSA). As one of just six professionals in the state of Kansas to hold the RSSA® designation, this achievement enhances Mercedes’ ability to provide personalized guidance and support to members navigating Social Security decisions as part of their retirement planning.

Heartland Credit Union is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Mitchell Hargrave to Assistant Vice President of Software Development.

Heartland Credit Union is proud to announce the promotion of Michael Lizalde to Vice President of Member Experience. In this new role, Michael will oversee the newly established position of Connections Manager and the eBranch Manager. He will also continue leading our Member Solutions Specialists who focus on outbound sales.

In the February/March issue of Forbes and Fortune, Heartland Credit Union was honored as one of the Leading Credit Unions in Kansas. This prestigious honor reflects our commitment to providing exceptional financial services and building meaningful relationships within our community. 

Recently, an issue has come up on Capitol Hill that could affect the financial services members depend on Heartland to provide. It’s important to stay informed about potential threats to credit unions and their ability to provide the best possible financial services.

At Heartland, we understand it’s important for our staff to not only be invested in our members’ financial success, but also the success of the communities we serve.  We’re honored to have some of the best and brightest in our local communities as members of our team.  Recently, one of our staff members was honored by the Wichita Business Journal as a leader in local business.