Miami Lakes, FL- October 2, 2024 – JetStream Federal Credit Union announces that Michael Lemelin has joined the credit union as Vice President, Chief Lending Officer.
“We are excited to have Michael join the JetStream Federal team,” remarks JetStream’s President and CEO, Jeanne Kucey. “JetStream is committed to helping our members achieve their financial dreams, and Michael has the background and expertise to further improve our lending programs to meet the needs of our diverse, predominately low-income membership.”
As Chief Lending Officer, Lemelin will be responsible for all credit and lending functions and will own the overall loan portfolio management. He and his teams will direct the quality, growth, market competitiveness, risk management, and asset diversity for consumer lending, mortgage lending, and business lending programs. Lemelin is also tasked with ensuring that the strategic direction and execution of the lending portfolios align with JetStream Federal’s mission to help members achieve their financial goals by being a trusted provider of innovative and cost-effective financial services.
When asking Lemelin about his objectives as the Chief Lending Officer, he explains that his plans are to, “make the lending experience easy and convenient while we continue to expand our loan offerings, allowing our current and future members to reach their financial goals.”
Prior to joining JetStream Federal, Lemelin served as the Chief Lending Officer at Velocity Community Credit Union and We Florida Financial Credit Union both located in South Florida. As a veteran in the financial services sector, he has held various leadership positions at other credit unions, banks, and in the energy sector. He’s an enthusiastic community volunteer and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Salem State College, Salem, MA.
About JetStream Federal Credit Union
JetStream Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial cooperative with $280 million in assets, serving over 15,000 members. The 76-year-old credit union has five branches located in Miami-Dade County, Florida and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, or worships in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the counties of Carolina, Trujillo Alto, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. For additional information, visit our website at www.jetstreamfcu.org
