2024 Award Winner
Damita Robinson
EVP, Chief Operating Officer
Andrews Federal Credit Union
Suitland, Maryland
Damita Robinson, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Andrews Federal Credit Union, is the recipient of the 2024 Exceptional Leader Award. With over 30 years of service at Andrews Federal, Damita’s leadership has been instrumental in the credit union’s growth and success. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a commitment to innovation, employee well-being, and community service.
In 2023, when Andrews Federal’s CEO went on medical leave, Damita stepped up as interim CEO, guiding the credit union through a challenging period. Under her leadership, the credit union achieved financial stability, a high Net Promoter Score, and completed a successful year-end audit. Simultaneously, she continued overseeing key initiatives, such as expanding community development efforts and launching a project management program to improve operational efficiency.
Damita’s impact extends beyond operations; she has been a strong advocate for employees, introducing programs like the child-care subsidy and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative. Her dedication to both staff and members, including supporting service members overseas, exemplifies her exceptional leadership and commitment to making a meaningful difference.
Previous Winners
Mollie Bell
Chief Development Officer
Ent Credit Union
Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Kevin Martin, CCE
EVP/Strategic Integration and Member Experience
SchoolsFirst FCU
Santa Ana, California
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Jennifer McHugh
VP/Community Engagement
Royal Credit Union
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
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Ricky Otey
EVP/Chief Operations Officer
Sharonview Federal Credit Union
Fort Mill, SC
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Linh Dang
Chief Development Officer
Addition Financial
Lake Mary, FL
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Amy Downs, CCE
Executive Vice President/COO
Allegiance Credit Union
Oklahoma City, OK
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Scott Daukas, CSE
Chief Risk Officer
TwinStar CU
Olympia, WA
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Don DiMatteo
Managing Director of Member Experience
State Department Federal Credit Union
Alexandria, VA
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William K. Kelsey, CSE, CCE
Executive Vice President/Chief Operations Officer
Texas Trust Credit Union
Mansfield, TX
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Daniel McGowan, CPA, CMA, CITP, CGMA, CCE
SVP/CEO
Pioneer West Virginia FCU
Charleston, WV
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Check out this Article from CU Management about Daniel's Accomplishments!