CUANM Welcomes Julie Kappenman to Risk & Regulatory Affairs Role

Credit Union Association of New Mexico Welcomes Julie Kappenman to Risk & Regulatory Affairs
Albuquerque, NM — May 9, 2025 – The Credit Union Association of New Mexico (CUANM) continues to strengthen its support for credit unions with the addition of Julie Kappenman in Risk & Regulatory Affairs. In this role, Julie will lead regulatory advocacy efforts and provide compliance solutions to credit unions across the state.
Julie brings with her more than 30 years of experience in the credit union and financial regulatory space. Her career began as an accounting intern at a credit union and expanded through roles at the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Mountain West Credit Union Association, and the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Most recently, she served as an Anti-Money Laundering Investigator for Glacier Bancorp.
Julie’s diverse background includes launching new credit unions, authoring supervisory committee resources, leading compliance programs across multiple states, and strengthening public-private partnerships on a national scale. She holds several industry certifications, including CUDE, BSACS, CAMS, and CUCE.
“We are thrilled to welcome Julie to the Association,” said Melia Heimbuck, President and CEO of CUANM. “Her depth of experience and passion for supporting credit unions—especially in the areas of compliance and risk management—will be an invaluable asset as we continue to advocate for and strengthen our New Mexico credit unions.”
In her new role, Julie will serve as a resource for credit unions navigating regulatory compliance, risk management, and examiner expectations. She will also support CUANM’s advocacy initiatives by helping to build stronger relationships between credit unions and regulatory agencies.
“I’ve always believed in the power of credit unions to transform communities,” said Julie. “I’m excited to return to the Association space and help New Mexico’s credit unions stay informed, compliant, and prepared to serve their members.”
With Julie’s leadership in regulatory affairs and deep understanding of credit union operations, CUANM is positioned to offer even stronger support to New Mexico credit unions navigating today’s complex regulatory landscape.
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Media Contact:
Sara Rochelle
AVP of Partnerships & Communications
Credit Union Association of New Mexico
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