WAYNESVILLE, N.C.—The $370-million Mountain Credit Union has promoted Suzie Shook to chief executive officer following the retirement of Amy Woody, who had led the credit union since September 2020.
Shook brings more than 30 years of credit union experience to the role, all of it spent at Mountain Credit Union after joining the organization in 1993 as a member service representative. During her tenure, she served in several leadership roles, including loan officer, branch manager, compliance officer, vice president of risk management and operations, and executive vice president. Most recently, she worked with senior leadership and the board on strategic planning and operational initiatives, the CU said.
“Suzie’s career at Mountain Credit Union reflects the strength of our organization and the opportunities that exist within it,” said Board Chair Joey Webb. “Her experience, leadership, and commitment to our members and communities make her the right person to lead Mountain Credit Union into the future.”
According to the credit union, Shook has played a key role in developing Mountain Credit Union’s compliance, fraud prevention and risk management programs, including oversight tied to regulatory compliance and Bank Secrecy Act requirements. She holds several industry certifications, including Certified Credit Union Executive, Credit Union Compliance Expert and Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist, and is a graduate of the Southeastern Regional Credit Union School at the University of Georgia.