FAIRWINDS Credit Union Announces Kim Wightman as Chief Financial Officer
The $4.7 billion, Orlando, FL-based FAIRWINDS Credit Union has promoted the 20-year employee to CFO.
Kim Wightman has been named Chief Financial Officer for FAIRWINDS Credit Union, succeeding longtime CFO Kathy Chonody. Chonody retired on February 28 after serving FAIRWINDS for 44 years.
As Chief Financial Officer, Wightman leads the credit union’s financial strategy, ensuring operational excellence while overseeing accounting, financial operations, asset and liability management, and the investment portfolio.
Kim previously served as executive vice president, finance, one of several positions she has held during her 20-year career with FAIRWINDS. Kim has more than 26 years of experience in accounting and finance.
“Kim has been meticulously selected as Kathy’s successor due to her exceptional track record, profound expertise in finance, and visionary leadership qualities,” says Larry Tobin, FAIRWINDS President and CEO. “Kim will continue to help drive FAIRWINDS’ mission to change members’ lives on the journey to financial freedom.”
Kim is a proud alum of the University of Central Florida, earning a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in business administration. She is also a licensed CPA.