1. About
  2. Our Team

Our Team

We don’t answer to Wall Street—we answer to you

Our leadership is built on a foundation of deep mutual respect and an unwavering commitment to our community. Our credit union is powered by a team of 15 dedicated volunteers who champion the best interests of our 44,000+ members.

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is comprised of 15 elected volunteers. They are tasked with the purposeful guidance and general management of our affairs, funds, and records. They ensure our mission stays rooted in the truth of who we are while adapting to help you achieve your dreams.

Jerry Dean Chairman of Board of Directors

Jerry Dean

Chairman

Jerry Dean, CCUB, CCUSC, NCVE, has lived in Vicksburg and been a Mutual Credit Union member since 1978.

Gary Armstrong

Vice Chairman
Matt Hendrix Board Member of Board of Directors

Matt Hendrix

2nd Vice Chairman

Matt Hendrix is a Vicksburg native who has been a Mutual Credit Union member since 2005.

Rick Vessell Treasurer of Board of Directors

Rick Vessell

Treasurer

Rick Vessell is a lifelong resident of Vicksburg and has been serving as a Mutual Credit Union volunteer since 2015.

Joe Tom Board Member of Board of Directors

Joe Tom

Secretary

Joe Tom was born and raised in Vicksburg, and has been a member of Mutual Credit Union since 1977.

Leonard Murrell Vice Chairman of Board of Directors

Leonard Murrell

Board Member

Leonard Murrell has been a member of Mutual Federal Credit Union for over 40 years and has over 25 years of experience as a member of the Board of Directors.

Tonya Acuff Secretary of Board of Directors

Tonya Acuff

Board Member

Tonya Leigh Acuff is a lifelong resident of Vicksburg and proudly serves Mutual Credit Union members as a director elected in 2016.

Billy Bridges Board Member of Board of Directors

Billy Bridges

Board Member

Billy C. Bridges has volunteered as a board member, Trustee, Vice Chairman, and Mutual Credit Union Board Chairman for over 40 years.

Donna Hardy Board Member of Board of Directors

Donna Hardy

Board Member

Donna Farris Hardy, a Vicksburg native, has been a Mutual Credit Union member for approximately 50 years.

Jeb Tingle Board Member of Board of Directors

Jeb Tingle

Board Member

Jeb Tingle is a Vicksburg native who has been a Mutual Federal Credit Union member for over 35 years, and has served on Mutual’s Board of Directors since 2009.

Jerry Clark

Board Member

David Drewrey

Board Member

John Herrington

Board Member

Nina Jones

Board Member

Sam Smith

Board Member

Supervisory Committee

Elected to three year terms, this three-volunteer committee provides an extra layer of resilience. They are responsible for auditing the heartbeat of our institution, including receipts, disbursements, and assets, to ensure a stable foundation for what’s ahead.

Charlie McKinnie, Chairman of Supervisory Committee

Charlie McKinnie

Chairman

Charles A. McKinnie has been a member of Mutual Credit Union since 1980 and has 28 years of experience as a Mutual volunteer.

Ben Luckett, Member of Supervisory Committee

Ben Luckett

Committee Member

Ben Luckett, a lifelong resident of Vicksburg, has been a Mutual Credit Union member since 1996.

James Harper, Member of Supervisory Committee

James Harper

Committee Member

James Harper is a Vicksburg native who has been a member of Credit Unions all his life.

Management

Meet the team that leads our day-to-day operations.

Michael Mathews, Chief Executive Officer

Michael Mathews

Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer Lynne McMillin, Chief Financial Officer

Jennifer Lynne McMillin

Chief Financial Officer
Rae Nelson Perry, Chief HR Officer

Rae Nelson Perry

Chief HR Officer
Alice Bell, Chief Lending Officer

Alice Bell

Chief Lending Officer
Clara Kilman

Clara Kilman

Chief Marketing Officer
Mia Mason, Chief Retail Officer

Mia Mason

Chief Retail Officer
Stephanie Newsome, VP of Compliance

Stephanie Newsome

VP of Compliance
Tawana Dart, VP of Finance

Tawana Dart

VP of Finance
Chistry Pecanty, VP of Information Technology

Christy Pecanty

VP of Information Technology