Piedmont Advantage Credit Union (PACU) is thrilled to announce the well-deserved promotion of Candice Champe to Vice President of Innovation! This newly created role positions Candice as a key player in PACU’s senior leadership team. Her focus will be on advancing the credit union’s strategic vision: seamlessly blending personalized service with cutting-edge digital tools to empower members.
Candice is a PACU veteran with an impressive 24-year tenure. Her journey began as an IT Technician, where she honed her problem-solving skills by tackling and resolving technical challenges head-on. This early experience instilled in her a relentless pursuit of solutions, a quality that continues to define her approach to work.
Candice’s exceptional problem-solving abilities were recently on display during PACU’s core banking system upgrade. Sandy Milton, PACU’s Chief Operation Officer, couldn’t be more impressed: “Candice led this complex project with remarkable composure and practicality. When faced with roadblocks, she brought the team together and shifted the focus from dwelling on the past to finding solutions moving forward.”
The success of the upgrade speaks volumes – even the project’s consultants lauded it as one of the best they’ve witnessed.
Candice expressed her deep appreciation for the promotion and her eagerness for what lies ahead: “I’m truly honored by this recognition. PACU’s commitment to empowering its employees is truly special, and I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of this team. I’m excited to leverage my experience and contribute even more to PACU’s bright future.”
PEOPLE ALSO READ
Bankers Life Celebrates 34 Top Women Financial Advisors
A proud Kernersville, North Carolina native, Candice remains deeply rooted in her hometown. She resides there with her husband and two daughters, actively participating in the community she cherishes.
About Piedmont Advantage Credit Union
Established in 1949 to serve the financial needs of Piedmont Aviation and Piedmont Airline employees, PACU has grown into a thriving credit union headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Their mission is to empower member-owners, individuals who live, work, worship, attend school, or operate a business in their six-county service area (Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Iredell, Mecklenburg, and Rockingham) or who are employed by one of their many partner companies. As a not-for-profit, cooperative financial institution, PACU maintains a strong connection to its aviation heritage with six branches and ten ATMs conveniently located throughout the region.