Board of Directors Election - APG Federal Credit Union

Presenting Your Four Candidates

Members may vote for up to three (3) candidates. Each person elected will serve a three-year term. Ballots will be mailed to you in January 2026 with your fourth quarter statement. Voting will begin January 5, 2026, and run through March 29, 2026. 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 23, 2026. Watch for more details about the Annual Meeting on your ballot, 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.

Donald J. Burnett, COL (Ret.)

Current board of directors chair and former vice chair serving on multiple committees. I led the effort to select and appoint our new CEO. APGFCU-affiliated since 1980, I am a retired Army officer and previous associate director, living, working, and volunteering locally since 1999. I hold B.S. and MBA degrees and will use my experience to best represent you. “It’s a privilege to serve our members’ interests. I would be honored by your vote!”

Timothy A. Sherwood, PhD

I bring a strong educational and leadership background to APGFCU, having worked as a college professor and administrator. I have volunteered with APGFCU for the past five years and have served as director and as associate director. I currently serve as vice chair of the board of directors and chair of the Human Resources Committee. I would be honored to assist APGFCU in improving member experience and expanding financial education opportunities for the community.

Emanuel C. Hatton

Having worked on various APGFCU committees for 11 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 B.S. and MBA degrees, served as a combat arms soldier for 21 years, government civilian for 22 years, and government contractor for five years. I want to serve the underserved community.

2026 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 (179,549 members as of August 31, 2025) or 500 members, whichever is less. Each candidate must present a separate petition. For guidelines on the petition process, contact the APGFCU Internal Audit Department at 410-272-4000, ext. 3559 or email [email protected].
- Such petitions must be filed with the Secretary of the Board at least 40 days prior (November 26, 2025) 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.
- Per the credit union’s bylaws, the election will be conducted by ballot and there will be no nominations from the floor when the number
  of nominees equals the number of positions to be filled.
The Secretary shall cause all nominations to be posted in a conspicuous place in each Credit Union office at least 35 days (December 1, 2025) 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 the 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.”

2026 Board of Directors Election

Presenting Your Four Candidates

2026 Board of Directors Election - Official Election Rules

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