Welcome Lisa Shoemaker

Members First Credit Union (M1) is pleased to announce Lisa Shoemaker as its new Vice President of Lending. Shoemaker brings over 34 years of experience in the financial industry, with a strong focus on lending.

Shoemaker’s impressive career includes serving as Executive Vice President of Mortgage Lending at a local credit union, where she successfully led mortgage operations and sales teams. Her expertise spans lending technology platforms, online banking systems, electronic services, project management, and strategic business planning.

Shoemaker will oversee M1’s Mortgage and Consumer Lending teams in her new role. Her focus will include implementing innovative technology solutions to enhance member and staff experiences and collaborating with leadership to offer products and services that foster financial well-being and drive credit union growth.

“We are thrilled to welcome Lisa to the Members First team,” said Amy Garver, Chief Operations Officer. “Her vast expertise, proven leadership, and passion for empowering others make her the perfect fit for this role. We are confident she will play a key part in advancing our mission and driving success for our members and team.”

“I am excited to embark on this new chapter as Vice President of Lending at Members First Credit Union,” said Shoemaker. “I am truly inspired by the leadership team at M1 and our mission of ‘Encouraging a better tomorrow.’ With a deep commitment to helping our members and team members thrive, I look forward to fostering growth, empowering financial success, and creating lasting positive impacts on the lives of those we serve.”

Shoemaker holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from Saginaw Valley State University. She enjoys spending time with her husband of 33 years, Tom, their children, and their grandchild. During winter, she follows and supports her son’s professional snowmobile racing career.