KCUCares Board

Since 2019, KCUCares Foundation has made it it's mission to reliably fund efforts that provide food, shelter, and the steppingstones to financial wellbeing. The Board of Directors for the Foundation is responsible for the operation, direction, and oversight of KCUCares and it's work in the community.

Laura Enquist, Board Chair 

Laura currently serves as the Board Chair of KCUCares Foundation. She’s been a dedicated member since the foundation’s founding in 2019. In her professional role, she serves as the Vice President of Member Experience at Kitsap Credit Union, where she leads the member-facing teams in delivering exceptional service to our member owners. With 35 years of experience serving members, Laura is deeply passionate about financial wellness. She believes that financial health not only empowers individuals to care for themselves, but also equips them to support and uplift others. As the Board Chair, she’s excited to extend the credit unions nearly 90-year legacy of community support by engaging business partners, members, and the broader community in the foundation's mission. Together, we are creating lasting, transformative change that strengthens our community and empowers individuals to thrive.

Mark Gault, Treasurer 

Mark currently leads the Strategic Planning Office with former experience as the Internal Audit manager at Kitsap Credit Union.  Mark has over 30 years of experience in the bank and credit union environment and has worked in 5 different states in the Midwest until getting the opportunity to move to the beautiful Pacific Northwest. He has lived in Kitsap and Pierce County—2 of the counties that KCUCares serves. Mark joined the Board because of his high interest in our Homelessness pillar of care, while supporting KCU’s Financial Wellness programs and Hunger efforts. Mark is an innovative financial services leader recognized for developing and implementing progressive key strategic plans and initiatives. He has broad expertise including branch transformation, sales growth, branch optimization, operational efficiency, and product delivery.

Flora Damien, Board Member

Flora currently serves on the board for the KCUCares Foundation actively for 3 years as one of the Directors.  Her current position is a Business Development Manager. She’s been in the financial services industry for 23 years and 5 years with Kitsap Credit Union. She provides leadership and management responsibilities for Business Development, New Market Development and Auto/RV dealership/partner programs.

Krista Twiggs, Board Member 

As a lifelong resident of Jefferson County, Krista is deeply committed to the community that has given me so much. She currently serves as the Fundraising Chair on the Friends of Chimacum Schools board, where she works passionately to support local education initiatives. With over 10 years of experience in Human Resources, including more than 6 years in the financial sector, Krista brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role as the HR Manager at KCU. Her professional journey has equipped her with the skills to effectively manage and support our team, ensuring we provide the best service to our members. She is excited to extend her dedication to community service by joining the KCUCares Foundation Board. The foundation focuses on three key pillars: helping with homelessness, promoting financial wellness, and combating hunger. Krista looks forward to leveraging her experience to further the foundation’s mission of giving back and making a positive impact in our communities.

Brent Bible, Board Member

Brent currently serves as the Cyber Security Officer (CSO) at KCU, and has held this role since 2022. He has been in computer security for 10 years. He has lived in Kitsap County since 2008, with that time split between Silverdale and Port Orchard. Brent joined the KCUCares Foundation Board because it not only strives to feed and house people, but that it also provides financial training so that the cycle of abject poverty has a chance to be broken.

Ginny Heller, Board Member 

Ginny serves as KCU's Advocacy and Community Development Administrator, where she leads strategic initiatives that advance financial well-being, particularly in underserved communities. Her work is rooted in the credit union philosophy of “people helping people,” and she is passionate about using advocacy to amplify the voices and needs of members across Kitsap County and the Olympic Peninsula. Serving on the KCUCares Foundation Board allows Ginny to further connect her professional mission with her personal commitment to building stronger, more financially resilient communities.

Melissa Morris, Board Member

Melissa currently serves on the Board of Directors for the KCUCares Foundation and has been a dedicated member of the Kitsap Credit Union team for over 15 years. A proud Kitsap County native, she embodies the credit union philosophy of “people helping people” and is deeply committed to the well-being of her community.

Serving on the KCUCares Foundation Board holds special meaning for Melissa, as it allows her to contribute to initiatives that help the community thrive while working alongside an organization that prioritizes giving back. In her leadership role within the Marketing Department, she is passionate about ensuring Kitsap Credit Union is well-represented in the communities where members and staff live and work, fostering meaningful connections and lasting impact.

Kellie LeTexier, Board Member 

Kellie LeTexier, SVP of Corporate Initiatives at Kitsap Credit Union, has called Washington home since age 12 after growing up in a Navy family. She finds balance and inspiration in the outdoors—whether camping, journaling by the water, or spending time with her husband and family. Her connection to nature and family shapes her grounded, people-first approach to leadership, and guides her involvement in the community.

Kellie has previous experience on several local Boards such as Hospice, American Red Cross and South Puget Sound Boys and Girls Club. Like the other Board roles, Kellie’s involvement with the KCUCares Foundation reflects her deep commitment to supporting the Kitsap community. Through this role, she helps guide initiatives that promote well-being and opportunity for those they serve. Her passion for communication and collaboration ensures that the Foundation’s efforts are not only impactful but also aligned with the values that define Kitsap Credit Union.