Board of Directors
These volunteer leaders are elected to serve as your voice.
The people who set policy for Abound Credit Union aren’t employed by the Credit Union. In fact, they’re volunteers. These volunteers come from a wide range of backgrounds, with one common trait: they’re Credit Union Members, just like you.
You elect your Board of Directors
All Credit Union Members are presented the opportunity to vote in the nine Board of Directors. Each Board Director serves a three-year term. They’re not paid. They devote between 100-400 hours, per year, to monitor the Credit Union's operations. The group establishes organizational goals and oversees the general direction of Abound, in accordance with the Federal Credit Union Act, our bylaws, sound business practices, laws and regulations. The Board hires a President/CEO to implement their policies and take charge of day-to-day operations.Your current Board Members are:
Richard L. Ardisson
Chairman
Board of Directors
Member Since 1975 | CU Volunteer Since 1998
Board Member Since 2005
Occupation: Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel (23.5 years service); Retired Defense contractor/Site Manager (18 years).
Education: (Civilian) Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting/Economics, Marshall University. Master of Professional Studies in Public Administration, WKU. (Military) Certified Army Material Acquisition Manager, Army Command and General Staff College. Army Military Comptroller Course.
CU Education/Achievements: Certified CU Director, Rotman School of Management at University of Toronto and Credit Union Executive Society (CUES); Inducted into the Defense Credit Union Council Hall of Honor (2020); Steve Brody Outstanding Volunteer Award for State of KY (2016) recipient. Successfully completed all Credit Union National Association Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules and has met Board standards for Continuous Professional Education.
Board Member Since 2005
Occupation: Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel (23.5 years service); Retired Defense contractor/Site Manager (18 years).
Education: (Civilian) Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting/Economics, Marshall University. Master of Professional Studies in Public Administration, WKU. (Military) Certified Army Material Acquisition Manager, Army Command and General Staff College. Army Military Comptroller Course.
CU Education/Achievements: Certified CU Director, Rotman School of Management at University of Toronto and Credit Union Executive Society (CUES); Inducted into the Defense Credit Union Council Hall of Honor (2020); Steve Brody Outstanding Volunteer Award for State of KY (2016) recipient. Successfully completed all Credit Union National Association Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules and has met Board standards for Continuous Professional Education.
Wanda Parker
Vice Chairman
Board of Directors
Member Since 1998 | CU Volunteer Since 2010
Board Member Since 2014
Occupation: Retired Finance Officer for Nelson County School System
Education: Certification from UK Gatton College of Business and Economics for Certified School Finance, Elizabethtown Community College. Completes 21 continuous education credits each year through UK Gatton.
CU Education/Achievements: Successfully completed the required Credit Union National Association Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules for this position, and has met Board standards for Continuous Professional Education.
Board Member Since 2014
Occupation: Retired Finance Officer for Nelson County School System
Education: Certification from UK Gatton College of Business and Economics for Certified School Finance, Elizabethtown Community College. Completes 21 continuous education credits each year through UK Gatton.
CU Education/Achievements: Successfully completed the required Credit Union National Association Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules for this position, and has met Board standards for Continuous Professional Education.
George Pennington
Treasurer
Board of Directors
Member Since 1992 | CU Volunteer Since 2012
Board Member Since 2016
Occupation: U.S. Air Force (4.5 years), School Teacher (29 years)
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science/Business/Economics; Secondary Education & Rank 1, Counseling, Western Kentucky University; Master’s Degree in Special Education, West Virginia University
CU Education/Achievements: Successfully completed all required Credit Union National Association Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules and has met Board standards for Continuous Professional Education.
Board Member Since 2016
Occupation: U.S. Air Force (4.5 years), School Teacher (29 years)
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science/Business/Economics; Secondary Education & Rank 1, Counseling, Western Kentucky University; Master’s Degree in Special Education, West Virginia University
CU Education/Achievements: Successfully completed all required Credit Union National Association Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules and has met Board standards for Continuous Professional Education.
Robert H. Roush
Secretary
Board of Directors
Member Since 1963 | CU Volunteer Since 2016
Board Member Since 2016
Occupation: Retired, United States Army (20 years, last served as Adjutant General, Fort Knox); Retired, Fort Knox Federal Credit Union (23 years, last served as Compliance Officer)
Education: (Civilian) Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Economics & Marketing), University of Kentucky. (Military) Infantry Officer Basic; Institute of Army Administration Advanced; Command and General Staff College; Inspector General School.
CU Education/Achievements: Successfully completed all required Credit Union National Association Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules and has met Board standards for Continuous Professional Education.
Board Member Since 2016
Occupation: Retired, United States Army (20 years, last served as Adjutant General, Fort Knox); Retired, Fort Knox Federal Credit Union (23 years, last served as Compliance Officer)
Education: (Civilian) Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Economics & Marketing), University of Kentucky. (Military) Infantry Officer Basic; Institute of Army Administration Advanced; Command and General Staff College; Inspector General School.
CU Education/Achievements: Successfully completed all required Credit Union National Association Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules and has met Board standards for Continuous Professional Education.
Henry Wheatley
Member
Board of Directors
Member Since 1972 | CU Volunteer Since 1977
Board Member Since 1977
Occupation: Self-employed Wheatley & Associates Tax Service, 1971 – Present. Retired Department of the Army Auditor (29 Years) with 17 years as the Internal Review Officer
Education: (Civilian) Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Accounting, Campbellsville University. (Military) More than 1300 hours of continuing education from Department of Defense, Department of Agriculture, Office of Personnel Management, US Army Audit Agency and U.S. General Services Administration.
CU Education/Achievements: Certified Credit Union Director, Kellogg Graduate School at Northwestern University and Credit Union Executive Society (CUES); served as Credit Union’s Chairman of Board 1990-1993 and 1999-2002; CUES Director of the Year (2004); Inducted into CUES Director Hall of Fame (2009); Steve Brody Outstanding Volunteer Award for State of KY (2000) recipient; Elected as the first Volunteer Director to the KY CU League Board of Directors in 1999; Treasurer KY Credit Union League Board of Directors 2000-2004 and 2009 to present; serving KY Credit Union League Services Board of Directors 2000-present. Successfully completed all required Credit Union National Association Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules and has met Board standards for Continuous Professional Education.
Board Member Since 1977
Occupation: Self-employed Wheatley & Associates Tax Service, 1971 – Present. Retired Department of the Army Auditor (29 Years) with 17 years as the Internal Review Officer
Education: (Civilian) Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration/Accounting, Campbellsville University. (Military) More than 1300 hours of continuing education from Department of Defense, Department of Agriculture, Office of Personnel Management, US Army Audit Agency and U.S. General Services Administration.
CU Education/Achievements: Certified Credit Union Director, Kellogg Graduate School at Northwestern University and Credit Union Executive Society (CUES); served as Credit Union’s Chairman of Board 1990-1993 and 1999-2002; CUES Director of the Year (2004); Inducted into CUES Director Hall of Fame (2009); Steve Brody Outstanding Volunteer Award for State of KY (2000) recipient; Elected as the first Volunteer Director to the KY CU League Board of Directors in 1999; Treasurer KY Credit Union League Board of Directors 2000-2004 and 2009 to present; serving KY Credit Union League Services Board of Directors 2000-present. Successfully completed all required Credit Union National Association Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules and has met Board standards for Continuous Professional Education.
J. Marvin Hawk
Member
Board of Directors
Member Since 1974 | CU Volunteer Since 1978
Board Member Since 1981
Occupation: Retired from Civil Service as Director of Resource Management for Fort Knox. (33 years)
Education: Bachelor’s in Commerce (Accounting), University of Kentucky
CU Education/Achievements: NAFCU Volunteer of the Year Award (2018); CUES Distinguished Director Award (2017); inducted into the Defense Credit Union Council Hall of Honor (2016); Steve Brody Outstanding Volunteer Award for State of KY (2011) recipient; served multiple terms as Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary; Certified Credit Union Director; attended Directors Leadership Institute at London School of Business; successfully completed all Credit Union National Association Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules and has met Board standards for continuous Professional Education.
Board Member Since 1981
Occupation: Retired from Civil Service as Director of Resource Management for Fort Knox. (33 years)
Education: Bachelor’s in Commerce (Accounting), University of Kentucky
CU Education/Achievements: NAFCU Volunteer of the Year Award (2018); CUES Distinguished Director Award (2017); inducted into the Defense Credit Union Council Hall of Honor (2016); Steve Brody Outstanding Volunteer Award for State of KY (2011) recipient; served multiple terms as Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary; Certified Credit Union Director; attended Directors Leadership Institute at London School of Business; successfully completed all Credit Union National Association Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules and has met Board standards for continuous Professional Education.
Jo Exler
Member
Board of Directors
Member Since 1972 | CU Volunteer Since 1990
Board Member Since 2000
Occupation: Retired Department of the Army Auditor (24 years)
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Accounting, University of Louisville. Certified Fraud Examiner.
CU Education/Achievements: Steve Brody Outstanding Volunteer Award for State of KY (2015) recipient; successfully completed all Credit Union National Association Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules and has met Board standards for Continuous Professional Education.
Board Member Since 2000
Occupation: Retired Department of the Army Auditor (24 years)
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Accounting, University of Louisville. Certified Fraud Examiner.
CU Education/Achievements: Steve Brody Outstanding Volunteer Award for State of KY (2015) recipient; successfully completed all Credit Union National Association Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules and has met Board standards for Continuous Professional Education.
Cathy (Pierce) Groner
Member
Board of Directors
Member Since 2015 | CU Volunteer Since 2016
Board Member Since 2021
Board Member Since 2021
Occupation: Safety Director for the U.S. Army Cadet Command, Fort Knox, KY, Retired
Education: Managerial Economics and Macroeconomics, University of Massachusetts; MA; MS in National Resource Strategy, National Defense University, Industrial College of the Armed Forces; Completed 18 semester hours of undergraduate work in Accounting.
CU Education/Achievements: Successfully completed the required Credit Union National Association Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules in order to meet the Board standards for Continuous Professional Education.
Timothy Goblirsch
Member
Board of Directors
Member Since 1985 | CU Volunteer Since 2005-2010, 2015
Board Member Since 2023
Occupation: Currently serves as Chief, Administrative Law Division, Fort Knox Office of Staff Judge Advocate. Retired from US Army Reserve JAG Corps.
Education: JD, University of Illinois; BA, St. Louis University
CU Education/Achievements: Successfully completed the required Credit Union National Assocation Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules in order to meet the Board standards for Continuous Professional Education.
Board Member Since 2023
Occupation: Currently serves as Chief, Administrative Law Division, Fort Knox Office of Staff Judge Advocate. Retired from US Army Reserve JAG Corps.
Education: JD, University of Illinois; BA, St. Louis University
CU Education/Achievements: Successfully completed the required Credit Union National Assocation Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules in order to meet the Board standards for Continuous Professional Education.
Howard Williams
Director Emeritus
Member Since 1966 | CU Volunteer Since 1988
Board Member 1988-2014
Occupation: Adjunct Professor of Business, Management, Marketing & Human Resources Management; Retired Corporate Executive (23 years); Retired Army First Sergeant (26 years)
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management, McKendree University; Master of Business Administration, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.
CU Education/Achievements: Former Chairman, Board of Directors; 2014 CUES Distinguished Director Award recipient; graduate of the Credit Union Executives Society Directors Leadership Institute at the London School of Business, United Kingdom; attained the “Certified Credit Union Director” designation; successfully completed all Credit Union National Association Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules and has met Board standards for Continuous Professional Education; served Credit Union Executive Society, Center for Credit Union Board Excellence; currently serves as Kentucky Credit Union League Education Committee Board Member and Youth Development Committee Board Member.
Board Member 1988-2014
Occupation: Adjunct Professor of Business, Management, Marketing & Human Resources Management; Retired Corporate Executive (23 years); Retired Army First Sergeant (26 years)
Education: Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management, McKendree University; Master of Business Administration, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.
CU Education/Achievements: Former Chairman, Board of Directors; 2014 CUES Distinguished Director Award recipient; graduate of the Credit Union Executives Society Directors Leadership Institute at the London School of Business, United Kingdom; attained the “Certified Credit Union Director” designation; successfully completed all Credit Union National Association Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules and has met Board standards for Continuous Professional Education; served Credit Union Executive Society, Center for Credit Union Board Excellence; currently serves as Kentucky Credit Union League Education Committee Board Member and Youth Development Committee Board Member.
Rosemary Deaton
Director Emeritus
Member Since 1950s | CU Volunteer Since 1982
Board Member 1984-2016
Occupation: Retired, Personnelist, Human Resources, Civil Service
CU Education/Achievements: Former Chairman, Board of Directors; 12 years as Secretary of the Board; served on all Credit Union committees; Steve Brody Outstanding Volunteer Award for State of KY (2012) recipient; successfully completed all Volunteer Achievement Programs and Volunteer Leadership Programs, offered by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA); Graduate of the Credit Union Executives Society Directors’ Leadership Institute at the London Business School and attained the “Certified Credit Union Director” designation; met all Board standards for Continuous Professional Education to include the Kentucky League’s Financial Literacy Training for Directors; Member of the Credit Union Executive Society; Member of Kentucky Credit Union Political Action Committee Capital Club.
Board Member 1984-2016
Occupation: Retired, Personnelist, Human Resources, Civil Service
CU Education/Achievements: Former Chairman, Board of Directors; 12 years as Secretary of the Board; served on all Credit Union committees; Steve Brody Outstanding Volunteer Award for State of KY (2012) recipient; successfully completed all Volunteer Achievement Programs and Volunteer Leadership Programs, offered by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA); Graduate of the Credit Union Executives Society Directors’ Leadership Institute at the London Business School and attained the “Certified Credit Union Director” designation; met all Board standards for Continuous Professional Education to include the Kentucky League’s Financial Literacy Training for Directors; Member of the Credit Union Executive Society; Member of Kentucky Credit Union Political Action Committee Capital Club.
Reba Watson
Director Emeritus
Member Since 1974 | CU Volunteer Since 1985
Board Member Since 1990 - 2021
Occupation: Retired, Fort Knox Civil Service, as the Director of Contracting (35 years)
Education: Two years of college and numerous government-sponsored contracting and management courses.
CU Education/Achievements: Served multiple terms as Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Credit Union Board; Inducted into the Defense Credit Union Council Hall of Honor (2018); Steve Brody Outstanding Volunteer Award for State of KY (2009); Certified Credit Union Director, Northwestern University and Credit Union Executive Society (CUES); Successfully completed all Credit Union National Association Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules and met all Board standards for continuous Professional Education.
Board Member Since 1990 - 2021
Occupation: Retired, Fort Knox Civil Service, as the Director of Contracting (35 years)
Education: Two years of college and numerous government-sponsored contracting and management courses.
CU Education/Achievements: Served multiple terms as Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Credit Union Board; Inducted into the Defense Credit Union Council Hall of Honor (2018); Steve Brody Outstanding Volunteer Award for State of KY (2009); Certified Credit Union Director, Northwestern University and Credit Union Executive Society (CUES); Successfully completed all Credit Union National Association Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules and met all Board standards for continuous Professional Education.
Associate Board Members
The Board of Directors established the Associate Board Member Program to encourage education and preparation of promising candidates for future Board positions. ABMs are appointed by the Board, but have no vote in Board actions. It is anticipated that ABMs will spend approximately 100 to 400 hours a year in support of their position.Abound Credit Union Members currently serving one-year appointments in the ABM Program are:
Mike Biggs
Associate Board Member
Member Since 2006 | CU Volunteer Since 2023
Associate Board Member Since 2023
Associate Board Member Since 2023
Occupation: Retired, Vice President - Power Tools, Snap-on Incorporated.
Education: Master's in Business Administration, Bellarmine University; Bachelor of Science Degree, Eastern Kentucky University.
CU Education/Achievements: Currently working on successfully completing the required Credit Union National Association Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules in order to meet the Board standards for Continuous Professional Education.
Stephanie Bowman
Associate Board Member
Member Since 1996 | CU Volunteer Since 2019
Associate Board Member Since 2021
Associate Board Member Since 2021
Occupation: Procurement Analyst at the U.S. Army Contracting Command – New Jersey (matrixed at Fort Knox), Retired
Education: MA in Procurement and Material Management
CU Education/Achievements: Successfully completed the required Credit Union National Association Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules in order to meet the Board standards for Continuous Professional Education.
Charlene Easter
Associate Board Member
Member Since 2014 | CU Volunteer Since 2014
Associate Board Member Since 2021
Associate Board Member Since 2021
Occupation: Customer Service Manager Hardin County Water District No. 1, Retired
Education: BS Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. Realtor License - Kentucky Real Estate Commission. KY/TN AWWA customer Service Training Certification Program.
CU Education/Achievements: Successfully completed the required Credit Union National Association Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules in order to meet the Board standards for Continuous Professional Education.
Mary Jo King
Associate Board Member
Member Since 1994 | CU Volunteer Since 2011
Associate Board Member Since 2021
Occupation: Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, Public Relations Director, Retired
Education: BA Journalism/Public Relations; Kent State University
CU Education/Achievements: Succesfully completed the required Credit Union National Associate Volunteer Achievement and Leadserhip Program educational modules in order to meet the Board standards for Continuous Professional Education.
Associate Board Member Since 2021
Occupation: Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, Public Relations Director, Retired
Education: BA Journalism/Public Relations; Kent State University
CU Education/Achievements: Succesfully completed the required Credit Union National Associate Volunteer Achievement and Leadserhip Program educational modules in order to meet the Board standards for Continuous Professional Education.
Supervisory Committee
The Supervisory Committee is appointed by the Board and acts as the financial watchdog of the Credit Union, ensuring that Members’ assets are safeguarded. The Committee acts independently of the control of other Credit Union officials and must not interfere in any of the daily operations or transactions of the Credit Union. The Committee members maintain an impartial and independent position. It acts within the purview assigned to it by the Board and the Federal Credit Union Act (FCUA). Supervisory Committee volunteers will spend approximately 100 to 200 hours a year in support of their position.Abound Credit Union members currently serving two-year appointments on the Supervisory Committee are:
Tara D.W. Eudy
Chairman
Supervisory Committee
Member Since 2003 | CU Volunteer Since 2018
Supervisory Committee Since 2018
Supervisory Committee Since 2018
Occupation: Supervisory Budget Analyst, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Knox
Education: BA Psychology, University WI Milwaukee; BS Business Administration – Accounting, Sullivan University
CU Education/Achievements: Currently working on successfully completing the required Credit Union National Association Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules in order to meet the Board standards for Continuous Professional Education.
Jessica Castenir
Member
Supervisory Committee
Member Since 2009| CU Volunteer Since 2021
Supervisory Committee Since 2021
Occupation: Director of Finance at LaRue County Schools, Hodgenville, KY
Education: Master's in Business Administration, Campbellsville University; BS Accounting & Business, Campbellsville University.
CU Education/Achievements: Currently working on successfully completing the required Credit Union National Association Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules in order to meet the Board standards for Continuous Professional Education.
Supervisory Committee Since 2021
Occupation: Director of Finance at LaRue County Schools, Hodgenville, KY
Education: Master's in Business Administration, Campbellsville University; BS Accounting & Business, Campbellsville University.
CU Education/Achievements: Currently working on successfully completing the required Credit Union National Association Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules in order to meet the Board standards for Continuous Professional Education.
Kevin Graves
Member
Supervisory Committee
Member Since 2015 | CU Volunteer Since 2016
Supervisory Committee Since 2021
Occupation: Contracting Officer at the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Fort Knox, KY.
Education: Juris Doctorate, University of Louisville; Master's in Business Administration, University of Louisville; BS-Psychology, Indiana University Bloomington
CU Education/Achievements: Currently working on successfully completing the required Credit Union National Association Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules in order to meet the Board standards for Continuous Professional Education.
Supervisory Committee Since 2021
Occupation: Contracting Officer at the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Fort Knox, KY.
Education: Juris Doctorate, University of Louisville; Master's in Business Administration, University of Louisville; BS-Psychology, Indiana University Bloomington
CU Education/Achievements: Currently working on successfully completing the required Credit Union National Association Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules in order to meet the Board standards for Continuous Professional Education.
Zachary Leftwich
Member
Supervisory Committee
Member Since 2018 | CU Volunteer Since 2021
Supervisory Committee Since 2021
Occupation: Director of Finance, Green County Board of Education, Greensburg, KY
Education: Master's in Business Administration, Campbellsville University; BS Business Administration, Campbellsville University.
CU Education/Achievements: Currently working on successfully completing the required Credit Union National Association Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules in order to meet the Board standards for Continuous Professional Education.
Supervisory Committee Since 2021
Occupation: Director of Finance, Green County Board of Education, Greensburg, KY
Education: Master's in Business Administration, Campbellsville University; BS Business Administration, Campbellsville University.
CU Education/Achievements: Currently working on successfully completing the required Credit Union National Association Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules in order to meet the Board standards for Continuous Professional Education.
Timothy Goblirsch
Member
Supervisory Committee
Member Since 1985 | CU Volunteer Since 2005-2010, 2015
Supervisory Committee Since 2023
Occupation: Currently serves as Chief, Administrative Law Division, Fort Knox Office of Staff Judge Advocate. Retired from US Army Reserve JAG Corps.
Education: JD, University of Illinois; BA, St. Louis University
CU Education/Achievements: Successfully completed the required Credit Union National Assocation Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules in order to meet the Board standards for Continuous Professional Education.
Supervisory Committee Since 2023
Occupation: Currently serves as Chief, Administrative Law Division, Fort Knox Office of Staff Judge Advocate. Retired from US Army Reserve JAG Corps.
Education: JD, University of Illinois; BA, St. Louis University
CU Education/Achievements: Successfully completed the required Credit Union National Assocation Volunteer Achievement and Leadership Program educational modules in order to meet the Board standards for Continuous Professional Education.