Board of Directors

Mike, an Army Reserve Veteran, has a long track record of leading organizations and finding highly differentiated ways to succeed. Mike brings over 20 years of executive level experience in both the US and internationally to the Board, as well as an MBA from Pepperdine University. He most recently served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Tend Health Inc., developing innovative medical devices and is a small business owner. He is excited about the opportunity to serve the membership and the community.

Vasuma is a certified public accountant serving as a director in accounting and financial reporting for a Timberlands and Wood Products company. She brings extensive financial expertise to the Board of Kitsap Credit Union, with a proven track record across diverse sectors including financial services, biotech, telecommunications, technology, and manufacturing. A strong supporter of her local community, Vasuma's involvement with the Kirkland Arts Center and Bring Change to Mind highlights her dedication to inclusivity and positive change. With a blend of financial acumen and strategic vision, she is poised to contribute meaningfully to the credit union's mission of bringing prosperity to the community and advancing financial well-being.

Jim is a strong supporter of the not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative that is Kitsap Credit Union, where members are dedicated to the prosperity of their communities. Now retired, Jim brings 25 years of CFO experience, including several board directorships with community organizations and years of investment committee and grants committee work at a local community foundation. He has a BA from the University of Washington. After being a long-term resident in Bremerton, Jim now calls Mason County home.

Wendie has been a Kitsap Credit Union member since 1990.  She is a certified public accountant serving as a finance executive. Committed to giving back to the community, Wendie has served on several boards including Leadership Kitsap and the Kitsap Regional Library Foundation. She is dedicated to the evolution and continuing relevance of the community cooperative, while always being guided by core values. She spends time educating Kitsap youth on financial literacy and supports Kitsap Credit Union’s financial education programs. As a Director, Wendie demonstrates an intrinsic connection to the credit union philosophy of "people helping people".

Susan is a Bremerton native who operated restaurants in Kitsap and Pierce Counties for 39 years. Concurrently, she pursued a career in architectural and site design. Susan is now retired from the restaurant business but continues her design work. She is currently doing design work for a local development firm and working on multiple affordable housing projects. Susan is passionate about the mission of Kitsap Credit Union and its commitment to hunger, homelessness, and financial wellness. She believes that local, community-based financial institutions provide more than just a service but act as cornerstones for community involvement.

Vicki contributed to NAVSEA Keyport for over 30 years as a project manager, technical lead, contracting officer representative, and in her previous role as IWS Engineering Branch Manager for the Integrated Warfare Systems Department. A proud resident of Kitsap County, Vicki has volunteered and worked with several community and outreach organizations seeking to build quality and meaningful relationships while empowering the individual to reach their fullest potential.

Siobhan is an accomplished leader in the nonprofit sector with an extensive career in philanthropy and community engagement. She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Jefferson Community Foundation. Her past achievements include a National Innovation Award from the Points of Light Institute and recruitment by the Office of President Barack Obama as a potential Presidential Appointee to the Social Innovation Fund of the White House. Siobhan graduated from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts with a Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance. She now makes her home in Jefferson County.

Matthew currently serves as the Executive Director of the Association of Washington Public Hospital Districts (AWPHD) in Seattle, Washington. AWPHD serves fifty-seven districts that provide health care needs throughout the State of Washington. Matthew has worked as the government affairs director for an international trade association, senior advisor to U.S. Senators, Governors, and legislators, as well as managing the campaigns of two current United States Senators. Matthew has a degree in Politics and International Relations from the College of Idaho. He is also a former member of the Idaho State Board of Medicine and currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Association of Washington Business and the Board of Love Heals Clinics.