2023 Board of Directors Election

Presenting Your Four Candidates

Members may vote for up to three (3) candidates. Each person elected will serve a three-year term. Ballots were mailed to you in January 2023 with your fourth quarter statement. Voting is open from January 4, 2023, through March 26, 2023. You can vote by electronic device, return your ballot by mail or drop your sealed ballot in a ballot box at any APGFCU branch. The results of the election will be announced at the Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Watch for more details about the Annual Meeting in upcoming issues of the member newsletter and at apgfcu.com.

Biographical information supplied by the candidates. APGFCU does not endorse any candidate. The order of the candidates was chosen by lots.

Timothy A. Sherwood, PhD

I am a career educator with 30 years of experience in higher education, currently serving as Vice President for Academic Affairs at Harford Community College. With my commitment to education, I have promoted financial literacy over the past 12 years. During the past two years, I have volunteered at APGFCU, serving on several committees and as an Associate Director. I would be honored to represent your interests as a full board member at APGFCU.

Sherif Eskaros

Sherif Eskaros

I am currently an Associate Director and member of the Community Involvement, Technology, and Planning/Budget/Asset Liability Management committees. I have experienced life in three countries and four states, and have called Cecil County home for the last 21 years. I have a B.Sc. from Rutgers and a career in both engineering and legal. I hope to continue to bring my diverse experiences to board discussions to serve APGFCU and its members.

Donald J. Burnett, COL (Ret.)

Current Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, Chair of the Human Resources Committee, and member of the Governance Committee. APGFCU-affiliated since 1980, I am a retired Army officer living and working locally. I hold B.S. and MBA degrees, and will use my experience to best represent you. Previous Associate Director experience and, more currently, board leadership chairing multiple committees. "It's a privilege to serve our members' interests. I would be honored by your vote!"

Emanuel C. Hatton

Having worked on APGFCU committees for six years, I am convinced the credit union movement represents an excellent alternative banking source for people other financial institutions may not work with. That’s how credit unions began. I have BS and MBA degrees, served as a combat arms soldier for 21 years and government civilian for 22 years. There's a saying, "service before self." That’s what I want to do: serve the underserved community.

2023 Board of Directors Election- Official Election Rules

The following are the official rules, according to the APGFCU Bylaws, for nomination of officials for the election to the Board of Directors. Any further nominations from the membership must be made according to the rules and deadline dates below.

At least 120 days prior to the Election, the Chairman of the Board shall appoint a Governance Committee of not fewer than three members.
The Governance Committee shall nominate at least one member for each vacancy, including an unexpired term vacancy for which elections are being held, plus at least one more candidate.
The Governance Committee shall file its nominations with the Secretary of the Board at least 90 days prior to the Election. Prior to filing, the committee shall determine that the members nominated are agreeable to the nomination and will accept office if elected. Written notice must be sent to members at least 75 days prior to the Election. THIS IS YOUR NOTICE.
Nominations for vacancies may also be made by petition signed by one percent of the membership (151,128 members as of August 31, 2022) or 500 members, whichever is less. Each candidate must present a separate petition.
- Such petitions must be filed with the Secretary of the Board at least 40 days prior (November 25, 2022) to the Election.
- To be effective, such nominations shall be accompanied by a certification from the nominee or nominees stating that they are agreeable to nomination and will serve if elected to office.
- Each nominee by petition shall submit a brief statement of qualifications and biographical data with the petition.
- To be valid, all signatures must be accompanied by a printed last name.
The Secretary shall cause all nominations to be posted in a conspicuous place in each Credit Union office at least 35 days (November 28, 2022) prior to the Election.
All elections shall be determined by a plurality vote and will be conducted by electronic device or mail ballot.
Voting shall be by members only. Only a person who has completed an application and has been accepted for membership is eligible to vote or sign a petition for nomination, provided that member is at least sixteen (16) years old.
In defining membership, the Federal Credit Union Act states, “Shares may be issued in joint tenancy with right of survivorship to any persons designated by the credit union member, but no joint tenant shall be permitted to vote, obtain loans, or hold office, unless he is within the field of membership and is a qualified member.”

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