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Board of Directors Election
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Presenting Your Five Candidates
Members will vote for four (4) candidates. The top three candidates will each serve a three-year term. The candidate with the fourth highest votes will serve a two-year term. Ballots will be mailed to you in January 2019 with your fourth quarter statement. Voting will begin January 7, 2019. You can vote by electronic device, return your ballot by mail or drop it into a ballot box at any APGFCU branch. The results of the election will be announced at the Annual Meeting on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at the APG Federal Credit Union Arena in Bel Air, Maryland. Watch for more details about the Annual Meeting on your ballot and in upcoming issues of the member newsletter.
Biographical information supplied by the candidates. APGFCU does not endorse any candidate. The order of the candidates was chosen by lots.
Windsor L. Jones
Established membership with APGFCU in 1987. Currently serving seventh term as a Board member, with over 20 years of experience. Committees include: Executive, Human Resources, Community Involvement, Credit Appeals, Planning/Budget/ALM/Bankruptcy/Charge-Off/Delinquency, and Technology. Presently employed at APG as a STEM professional. I hold a B.S. degree in Mathematics/M.S. degree in Engineering. “As a volunteer CU member, I will continue representing the fiscal interest of our credit union members and support our local families and community.”
Emanuel C. Hatton
I knew I wanted to be a volunteer when, at the age of 13, I was awarded a Red Cross Certificate of Appreciation for helping to distribute food baskets to displaced families in New York City. At APGFCU, I have seen the goodness in the human spirit of volunteerism. I have B.S. and MBA degrees, served as a combat arms soldier and government civilian. Election to the Board of Diretors would be a lifetime accomplishment.
Michael L. Dixon, LTC (Ret.)
I am honored to continue my volunteer service as a Director, representing the interests of APGFCU members for more than 14 years. I am currently serving as the Secretary to the Board, and have served as Chairman of the Planning/Budget/ALM/Bankruptcy/Charge-Off/Delinquency Committee and on the Community Involvement Committee. I am a West Point graduate and retired Army aviator with a passion for keeping APGFCU strong and helping members build wealth.
B. Danny DeMarinis
I have broad business and community skills, appropriate for my current APGFCU Associate Director role. I am/was on the key APGFCU Planning/Budget/ALM/Bankruptcy/Charge-Off/Delinquency, Community Involvement, and Supervisory Committees. I serve on numerous economic, workforce, university and civic boards; served 40 years as an Army contractor and established a 90-person office supporting APG. I live/work in Cecil/Harford Counties, have MBA, MSEE, MTM and BSEE degrees. Dedicated to APGFCU, I would be honored to serve as a Director.
Barry D. Decker, CSM (Ret.)
“Change is hard but essential as our membership ages. We will adapt to change and continue providing the excellent service our members expect.” I am the current Board Chairman with degrees in Management and Business. I have over 31 years of credit union volunteer service in APGFCU as Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, and Director. I retired from 30 years of U.S. Army military service and as a 16-year DOD civil service employee at APG.
2019 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 (126,057 members as of August 31, 2018) 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 28, 2018) 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 (December 3, 2018) 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.”