WAYNESVILLE, N.C.—Amy Woody, president and CEO of the $120-million Mountain Credit Union, will retire in April after 28 years of service with the organization and 34 years in the credit union movement, according to the Carolinas CU League.
Woody began her career with Mountain Credit Union in 1985 at its then-new Fletcher branch as a member service representative and rose through a series of frontline and leadership roles, including teller, lending, branch management and, later, executive vice president. She returned to Mountain CU in 2003 after serving for roughly six years as manager of McDowell Cornerstone Credit Union, where she gained broader back-office experience.
She succeeded longtime CEO Patty Idol in 2020. During her tenure as CEO, Mountain Credit Union expanded digital services, strengthened IT security, added lending products and upgraded financial technology while maintaining strong net worth and liquidity, according to the Carolinas CU League.
The report said Woody also helped build out the credit union’s management structure, including a close-knit executive team, a weekly asset liability committee, and additional administrative roles aimed at expanding member service capabilities.
Woody credited the staff and board for the credit union’s performance, saying Mountain Credit Union’s financial strength and success are driven by the people serving members every day, the league reported. No successor has currently been named.