Firstmark Credit Union
Laura Ward has extensive work experience in risk management, internal audit, and government auditing. Laura currently holds the position of Chief Risk Officer (CRO) at Firstmark Credit Union. Prior to this, Laura was an Instructor - Distinguished Faculty at IIA-The Institute of Internal Auditors for many years. Laura also served as the Internal Audit Manager at the City of Tulsa and as the Director of Audit Services at the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. Additionally, Laura has held roles as the SVP/Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and Vice President of Risk Management at Pima Federal Credit Union. Laura has also worked as the Director of Internal Audit at Vantage West Credit Union and as an Audit Supervisor at the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. Laura began their career as a Senior Auditor at the City of Tucson. With a strong background in risk management and internal audit, Laura brings valuable expertise to their role as Chief Risk Officer.
Laura Ward obtained their Associate's degree in Psychology from Tulsa Community College in 1982 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Education & Psychology from the University of Oklahoma between 1983 and 1986. Laura has additional certifications including Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) obtained in May 2003, Certified Control Self Assessment Specialist obtained in November 2004, Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) obtained in May 2007, Certified Risk Management Assurance Specialist obtained in December 2012, Certified in Tracom Social Styles obtained in August 2014, and a COSO Internal Control Certificate obtained in March 2021.
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Firstmark Credit Union
In 1932, during the Great Depression, ten teachers agreed to establish a credit union to serve educators. San Antonio Teachers Credit Union (SATCU), the first state-chartered credit union in San Antonio, was born and proudly served members under that name for 70 years. In 2002, SATCU became Firstmark Credit Union when membership qualifications were expanded to help more people in our community. Although our name changed, we continue to be deeply rooted in the education community. Today, we are committed more than ever to the success of our educators and those who support them. We are proud to be a credit union founded by educators for educators! Firstmark Credit Union is a member-owned, locally controlled not-for-profit financial cooperative. Firstmark has over $1 Billion in assets and more than 97,000 members. Federally Insured by the NCUA. Equal Housing Lender.