Maine State Credit Union announces changes to its retail team, which will allow it to continue to provide members with the highest level of support across the state of Maine as it continues to expand into new markets, according to MSCU, in a news release.

Jennifer Chipman, has been promoted to Vice President, New Business Development Manager. In this newly created role, Chipman will work with our commercial, mortgage, and branch teams to help spread the word about Maine State Credit Union and all the products and services that it provides. Chipman was previously the Branch Manager in Rockland.

Lavetta Denson, has been promoted to the role of Vice President, Regional Retail Manager. In this new role, she oversees all branches and will work with the managers to create an enhanced member-centric experience across the branch network. Denson was previously the Branch Manager at the 200 Capitol Street branch in Augusta.

“Both Lavetta and Jenn are natural leaders,” said Shane Abbott, Senior Vice President and Chief Retail Officer, in a news release. “They each have a lot to teach others and will excel in building out each of these new teams.”

Hillary Jackson, has been promoted to Branch Manager in Rockland. Jackson will assume leadership of the branch and work closely with Denson and Chipman to continue to expand the presence of Maine State Credit Union along the coast. Jackson previously was the assistant branch manager in Rockland.

Michele Lyons, has been promoted to Branch Manager in Waterville. Lyons is well-known in the Waterville community and has been part of the Waterville team for many years, according to MSCU. She previously was the assistant branch manager in Waterville.

“Maine State Credit Union prides itself on promoting from within whenever possible,” said Stephen Wallace, President and CEO of Maine State Credit Union. “We invest in our employees, and it shows. Each of these individuals will flourish in their new roles and continue to help to drive the success of the organization.”

About Maine State Credit Union

Maine State Credit Union is one of the largest credit unions in Maine, with over $650 million in assets. Located in Augusta, Maine, it employs over 125 Mainers has been on the list of Best Places to Work in Maine for the past twelve years, and recognized by Forbes as one of the best credit unions in Maine for the past two years. Founded in 1935 in Augusta to give members a place to take out a loan, it now has over 35,000 members and is open to all Mainers in Androscoggin, Cumberland, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Somerset, Sagadahoc, and Waldo counties. Learn more at MaineStateCU.org.