Executive Credit Union Compliance Leader

Wendy Tariff

** ******* **., **** ********, CT **118 860-***-**** *******@*****.***

Executive Summary

Dynamic, ethics-focused executive leader with extensive experience steering financial institutions, driving compliance, and leading strategic growth. Proven track record in executive management, risk and ethics compliance, lending operations, and team leadership. Named CUNA Credit Union Rockstar (2022).

Work Experience

Police Credit Union of CT

CEO July 2018 – May 2026

●Served as Chief Executive for a $44M credit union serving law enforcement members.

●Managed overall compliance, strategic planning, marketing and business development, risk management, member financial education, and human resources.

●Honored as a CUNA Credit Union Rockstar in 2022.

Cencap FCU

Branch Manager July 2017 – July 2018

●Managed a large branch and supervised a team of 9 employees.

●Handled loan applications, underwriting, ATM stocking and daily balancing, member service, and community outreach.

Bank of America

Mortgage Loan Officer / Originator March 2016 – June 2017

●Originated and processed first mortgage and home equity loans while maintaining high standards of compliance and service accuracy.

●Networked with realtors, clients, and community groups, managing banking relationships and cross-selling products.

Premier Source Credit Union

Senior Mortgage Manager April 2013 – April 2016

●Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and vendor relationships for new first mortgage department.

●Supervised consumer lending department, underwrote loans, managed HMDA and FHLB reporting, BSA 18-month lookback project, and implemented e-signatures and e-documents.

●Provided transitional guidance following merger with Wemelco Credit Union.

Wemelco Credit Union

CEO December 2006 – March 2013

●Led small single-sponsor credit union, overseeing compliance, risk analysis, call reports, ALM, and staff training.

●Rebranded credit union, selected and implemented core system, and successfully executed merger with Premier Source Credit Union.

Freedom Credit Union

Business Development Officer / Director of Marketing July 1999 – November 2006

●Increased SEG participation by over 100% and created the CUPS partner program.

●Published newsletters, maintained website, implemented MCIF system, and directed advertising/media initiatives.

New England Bank

Branch Manager July 1996 – July 1999

●Managed main branch in Windsor, CT, supervising 16 employees, overseeing business development, budgeting, and loan exceptions.

Education

●MS in Business Ethics & Compliance — New England College of Business & Finance

●Bachelor of Arts — Sarah Lawrence College

●CUNA Investment Management School

●CUNA Marketing Management School

Key Skills & Certifications

●Core Strengths: Executive Leadership, Ethics & Compliance, Financial Management, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Lending & Underwriting, Team Leadership

●Technical Skills: Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel & PowerPoint), Crystal Reports

●Certifications & Registrations: NMLS Registered (#787988), Notary Public, Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

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