Brazos Star Credit Union has an all-volunteer Board of Directors made up of 7 credit union members elected by a democratic vote by the general membership at the credit union’s Annual Meeting
The annual meeting is held in April of each year. The board members, once elected, serve a term of 3 years. Brazos Star Credit Union’s Board of Directors serves as unpaid volunteers, contributing their time and talent to further the goals of the credit union.
They joined the Credit Union Board in order to support the credit union philosophy of “people helping people.” The directors lend their financial and managerial expertise to help guide the direction of the credit union and fulfill its mission of service to members. The election of board members rotates annually, and each year either two or three board member seats are up for election.
Board members are responsible for setting policies, approving budgets, and helping to direct strategic planning. They evaluate operations and maintain financial performance standards for the credit union. They are also responsible for appointing the credit union’s President/CEO, who reports directly to the Board. Board positions are voluntary and unpaid; the board of directors implement and review the credit union’s policies and provides management oversight.
| Member | Position | Term |
| Fred Bingaman | 1 | Term expires 2026 |
| Jubal Hancock | 2 | Term expires 2026 |
| Tara Jackson | 3 | Term expires 2025 |
| Ron Weiman | 4 | Term expires 2025 |
| Arthur Davila | 5 | Term expires 2025 |
| Linda Jeffress | 6 | Term expires 2024 |
| Johnny Stimson | 7 | Term expires 2024 |
You can make a difference….
If you would like to be considered for a credit Union volunteer position, please let us know, we would love to hear from you. While it is infrequent, there are occasions where an opening on the Board of Directors occurs and when the credit union is in need of volunteers for special projects. Also, there are a variety of volunteer committees that contribute to the success and leadership of Brazos Star Credit Union (including a volunteer supervisory committee, and periodic community
focus groups).
The Nomination Process….
Serving on the Board of Directors
The Nomination by Petition Process has now Closed.
The deadline for potential candidates to apply for consideration for the credit union’s board of directors by petition has now passed. If you are a member of the credit union in good standing and you would like to serve as a volunteer, we would still like to hear from you.
There are volunteer positions that contribute to the success and leadership of the credit union including serving on audit committees, supervisory committees, community representatives and survey groups.
While it is infrequent, there are occasions where an opening on the Board of Directors occurs between the annual election of board members. The nominating committee will review possible candidates on file for appointment until the next annual election.
Brazos Star Credit Union Call for Candidates
The Brazos Star Credit Union Board of Directors is pleased to announce the following slate of nominees for election to the board of directors. Each year at Brazos Star Credit Union, the nominating committee recommends a slate of members to fill open Board positions for the upcoming year. This year there are two (2) open positions for three-year terms.
Meet the Nominees:
- Ms. Linda Jeffress, Incumbent (Position #6) – Ms. Jeffress is currently serving as the Secretary of the Board. Ms. Jeffress has over 25 years of diverse volunteer experience. She has served on the Board of Directors for College Station Little League, Literacy Volunteers of the Brazos Valley, and with Hospice Brazos Valley. Additionally, Ms. Jeffress has served as the Grants Coordinator for Hospice Brazos Valley and as Manager of the Hospice Boutique. Ms. Jeffress has over 30 years of professional experience in the accounting and administration departments with a variety of different industries including College Station ISD, Bryan ISD and Texas A&M Research Foundation. Linda attended Stephen F. Austin State University. She and her husband Chuck divide their time between five grandchildren.
- Mr. Johnny Stimson, Incumbent (Position #7) – Mr. Stimson is presently serving as the Assistant Treasurer of the Board. Mr. Stimson is currently filling the position of member at large Place 7. Mr. Stimson brings the Aggie Spirit to the credit union as a graduate of Texas A & M Class of 1980. He is a retired business owner and community leader in the Bryan/College Station area, having owned Aggieland Printing for 37 years. He currently serves as an Elder at Grace Bible Church. He and his wife Cindy enjoy spending time with their four children and eleven grandchildren.
Both nominees have expressed a willingness to serve and continue the credit union’s goals to provide quality products and services that benefit all members.
The 2024 Nominating Committee is chaired by Mr. Fred Bingaman, Board Member, Ms. Debbie Dunlap, Mr. Oran Mikeal and Mr. Ron Weiman, Board Treasurer.
Election Procedures
In accordance with our Bylaws additional nominations for the Board of Directors may be made by petition. The Nominating Committee issued a call for candidates in October 2023. Potential candidates were encouraged to put their names forward for consideration by the nominating committee. The Nominating Committee recommended at least one member for each vacancy. The deadline for nominations by application closed on December 15, 2023.
How to Nominate by Petition
Brazos Star Credit Union members also have the ability to petition for nomination to the credit union’s Board of Directors. A petition must be submitted in accordance with the following: A petitioning nominee must prepare and submit the Application for Brazos Star Credit Union Board of Directors and the Petition Forms. The forms can be obtained from Mary Beth Borroni, CEO of Brazos Star Credit Union by calling (979) 846-7456 and are available at the credit union office.
The completed Application and Petition Forms must be received at the credit union office located at 701 Harvey Road, College Station, TX 77840 and filed with the Secretary of the Board of Directors by 1:00 p.m. on February 3, 2024.
At least 1% (twenty-five) and a maximum of five hundred members of eligible voting members must sign the Petition.
Each petition signer must be a qualified member of Brazos Star Credit Union as defined by the credit union Bylaws (which means that the individual has met all the requirements of membership) and must be at least 16 years of age and be an accountholder in good standing.
The Nominating Committee will review the petition nominee(s) application(s) and verify the nominee’s eligibility. If qualifying nominations are received by petition, the names of the nominee(s) will be added to the ballot. No nominee(s) will be added to the ballot unless they are nominated by the Nominating Committee or by an approved Petition as stated above. Nominations from the floor will not be permitted.
Failure to follow these procedures will prevent the petition nominee(s) from being placed on the official ballot.
Ballot Voting Method
If only one (1) person is nominated for each vacancy and no qualified petitions were filed, the Nominating Chair will declare each nominee elected by general consent or acclamation at the 2024 Annual Meeting to be held on April 18, 2024.
If the number of nominees exceeds the number of vacant positions, the Secretary of the Board will place all nominees before the membership by posting notices on the credit union website.
You can send your comments or concerns to our Board of Directors via mail: Please send them to:
Brazos Star Credit Union
Attn: Board of Directors
701 Harvey Road
College Station, TX 77840