ST. LOUIS--Together Credit Union has hired Emily Belshe to serve as General Counsel.
In this newly created in-house role, Belshe will provide partnership and legal advice on all aspects of the credit union’s operations and governance. In addition, Belshe will be responsible for managing and overseeing the credit union’s Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams/efforts, which include Vendor Management, Business Continuity, Document Management, and Enterprise Risk Management.
“We strive to find talented and motivated employees that align with our culture. Emily stood out as a candidate because of her strong connection to the community, demonstrated understanding and application of risk management principles, and overall alignment with our mission and values,” said Bob McKay, President and CEO at Together Credit Union.
This position supports Together Credit Union’s strategic growth plans, including investments in fintech to meet member expectations and business objectives and implementing operational growth strategies that minimize risk while promoting brand awareness, membership loyalty and growth, and product development and expansion.
“The growth opportunities are very appealing. Stepping into an executive role will allow me to better understand the true impact of Legal, Compliance, and Risk on supporting growth and stability, further supporting my development as an advocate, partner, and manager,” said Belshe.