Don Larsen has more than 30 years of human resources experience across a multitude of industries including legal, engineering, software development, hospitality and financial services. He currently serves as Executive Vice President, People Strategy at Civic.

Lamar Heyward has more than 25 years' experience in marketing, 15 of which have been in the credit union industry. He says his background in marketing, innovation and strategy culminate in his role at the helm of the Marketing Department at Civic.

Heyward says his participation in the highly-regarded Filene i3 program for innovation has helped him develop many of the marketing themes behind Civic.

"The i3 program is a framework for thinking, for forming those 'what if' ideas that seem almost inconceivable — and then trying to work them through to implementation."

As the Executive Vice President, Operations, Neal Chaloupka says his team's focus is to develop great financial products for consumers, businesses and nonprofits.

"All our products are designed to maximize value for our members. In particular, Civic offers complete small business services for members who have been overlooked or underserved."

Chaloupka notes that Civic is a unique credit union built to meet the needs of members who want a digital-first experience.

A native North Carolinian, Sherry Bear is a diehard Tarheels fan, "But," she says, "the excitement of watching the Heels is a close second to the excitement I feel about Civic helping our members."

Bear has worked in the credit union industry for 34 years, holds a bachelor's degree in the Science of Industrial Relations, and is also a Certified Public Accountant.

David D’Annunzio is President and Chief Executive Officer at Civic. In this role, he is responsible for strategic planning of Civic finance and accounting functions, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.

D'Annunzio has served the credit union industry for more than 20 years. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Richmond in Virginia, and is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Business Appraiser, and CUNA Credit Union Enterprise Risk Management Expert.

A passionate credit union advocate, Dwayne Naylor has worked in the credit union industry for more than 25 years. His focus on the "triple bottom line" — a sustainable enterprise that delivers economic, social and environmental benefits — is what drives the Civic commitment to people, planet and prosperity.