ValleyStar Credit Union has announced Mendy Shaffer as its chief financial officer. During Mendy’s time as interim CFO, the credit union has experienced historical growth in almost every key performance measurement, including asset growth from $573M to $671M and net income of $4.7M, which surpasses the net income earned for the previous three years combined.

Mendy joined the ValleyStar team in 2018 as the VP of accounting, with oversight of such
functions as investments, securities and asset liabilities to ensure the strength and security
of ValleyStar’s financial assets.

“Mendy has several years of expertise in the credit union industry, leading results-oriented
teams and creating better processes with advanced technology,” said Mike Warrell, CEO of
ValleyStar Credit Union. “Her skill set will advance sustainable and scalable strategies in
financial technology and capital growth for ValleyStar, translating into value for our
members.”

Mendy holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Averett University and her Master
of Business Administration from Radford University. She obtained her American Bankers
Association, Stonier Graduate School of Banking, Banking Leadership through The Wharton
School, and attended the CUNA Financial Management School and Southeast Region Credit
Union School of Management.