About Us

History

State Department Federal Credit Union (SDFCU) was chartered in 1935 through the efforts of eight employees of the United States Department of State. Now, decades later, our membership has grown to more than 90,000 members worldwide, and we have over $2.4 billion in assets.

SDFCU’s membership is diverse and worldwide, with members from Department of State and from our affiliate Select Employee Groups. Our financial products include: savings accounts, mortgages, credit cards, auto loans, share certificates, interest checking options, IRAs, and much more. We also offer a wide array of services to help our members reach their financial goals: home-buying and auto-buying resources, investment services, scholarship opportunities, debt counseling, and more.

SDFCU is headquartered in Old Town Alexandria, VA with 6 branch locations.

Leadership

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is responsible for the general direction and control of our credit union to safeguard member investments. Board members are elected for three-year terms and serve without financial compensation. Applications to serve on the board are accepted each year beginning at the end of August – look for an announcement on our website. 

Marlene E. Schwartz 

Chairman

 

Robert B. Petersen

Vice-Chairman

 

Renee DeVigne

Secretary

 

Harold Geisel

Treasurer

 

Yemi Adigun

 

Max Aguilar

 

Hattie Jones

 

James E. Robertson

 

Carroll A. Thomas

Executive Team

Jim Hayes

President/CEO

 

Nicole Bowen

Chief Risk Officer

 

Victor Hall

Chief Retail Officer

 

Randy McClintock

Chief Financial Officer

 

Rachel Rust

Chief Experience Officer