Board of Directors

FMS is governed by a 18-member board of directors comprised of professionals from community banks, thrifts, credit unions, as well as vendor partners. Positions include:

Four National Officers (Chairman, Vice Chairman, Immediate–Past Chairman, and President)
Nine Directors-at-Large
Five Council Chairmen—the chairmen of our advisory councils : Finance, Accounting, Strategic Issues and Internal Auditors, Profitability and Risk (Council Chairmen are appointed by the FMS Chairman)

Meet the Board

Term: June 2018- June 2019		Steven M. Fusco, CMA, CFM Chairman Executive Vice President, CFO Spencer Savings Bank Elmwood, NJ
Term: June 2018- June 2019		Michael Guglielmo Vice Chairman Managing Director Darling Consulting Group Newburyport, MA
Term: June 2018- June 2019		Darrell E. Blocker, CPA Immediate Past Chairman Senior Vice President, CFO Springs Valley Bank & Trust Co. Jasper, IN
Term: June 2017 - June 2019		John A. Carrozza Director-at-Large Executive Vice President, CFO Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust Phoenixville, PA
Term: June 2018 - June 2020		Mary McGovern, CPA Director-at-Large SVP, Chief Financial Officer Blackhawk Bank Beloit, WI
Term: June 2017 - June 2019		Gregory Derderian, CPA Director-at-Large Executive Vice President, CFO, Treasurer BankNewport Newport, RI
Term: June 2018 - June 2019		Robert Fertitta Director-at-Large President & CEO Navigator Credit Union Pascagoula, MS
Term: June 2017 - June 2019		Kirsten Hayes Director-at-Large Associate Vice President, Finance Staff Operations Nationwide Bank Columbus, OH
Term: June 2017 - June 2019		Liliana Miranda Director-at-Large Chief Risk Officer WestStar Bank El Paso, TX
Term: June 2018 - June 2020		Jerry Ritzert, CPA Director-at-Large Executive Vice President - Accounting Dollar Bank Pittsburgh, PA
Term: June 2017 - June 2019		Robert B. Segal Director-at-Large Chief Executive Officer Atlantic Capital Strategies, Inc. Bedford, MA
Term: June 2017 - June 2019		Larry Sorensen Director-at-Large Chief Financial Officer Washington Trust Bank Spokane, WA
Term: June 2018- June 2019		Dustin A. Cuttriss, CPA Accounting Council Chair Chief Financial Officer Beacon Credit Union Wabash, IN
Term: Feb 2019 - June 2019		Brian C. Walsh Finance Council Chair Manager, Balance Sheet Analytics ESL Federal Credit Union Rochester, NY
Term: June 2018 - June 2020		Sally Kaldas Strategic Issues Council Chair Senior Vice President - CFO and Treasurer East Cambridge Savings Bank Cambridge, MA
Term: Feb. 2017 - June 2019		Scott Baranowski, CIA Risk Management/IA Council Chair Director of Internal Audit Services Wolf & Company PC Boston, MA
Term: June 2018 - June 2020		Ben Braun, CMA Profitability and Risk Council Chair Associate Director of Finance Associated Bank Green Bay, WI

Interested in Joining the FMS Board of Directors?

Nomination Process
A Nominating Committee is appointed yearly by the FMS Board of Directors and selects candidates who will be elected to office at The FMS Forum each June.

FAQs

To help you better understand the nomination process, as well as learn a little bit more about what it means to serve on the FMS Board of Directors, we have compiled answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.

The nominating committee looks for individuals that are passionate about playing an active role in maintaining and/or creating FMS’ strategic direction, goals, and values. The committee will also take into consideration your previous involvement with FMS, either as a local or national volunteer, or as an active member and user of FMS’ products and services, as well as review your leadership experience.

The FMS Board of Directors plays a leading, proactive role in making the most important decisions regarding the future and growth of FMS. As the governing body of the organization, the board determines the strategic framework that guides FMS’ planning, operations, and strategy to ensure growth and alignment with its vision for the future.

The FMS Board of Directors meets face-to-face twice a year: in June in conjunction with The FMS Forum, our annual conference; and in November in Chicago. The board also meets twice via conference call during the months of March and September. In addition to these meetings, members of the FMS board, will be involved in various ongoing discussions/projects concerning FMS’ strategic direction on an as needed and volunteer basis.