Attn. Editors: A Photo of Mrs. Smith May Be Found at: https://secure.lapfcu.org/images/LuAnnSmith.jpg
(Van Nuys, CA, February 9, 2009) - LuAnn Smith has been named Vice President of Risk Management for Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union (LAPFCU). In her new role, Smith will be responsible for enterprise-wide risk assessment, fraud prevention, insurance coverage, regulatory compliance and internal audit for the Credit Union.
“We are very pleased to announce LuAnn’s promotion to this important role,” G. Michael Padgett, LAPFCU President and CEO. “LuAnn has an incredible wealth of experience which will help us to most effectively ensure we stay on top of risks and regulations that impact Credit Unions.”
“I am excited and honored to accept this position,” Smith added. “I look forward to utilizing my years of experience to further service the Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union.”
Smith, who has been with LAPFCU for nearly 20 years, first joined as an Internal Auditor and was later promoted to Audit Manager. She has been a Member of the Credit Union Internal Auditors’ Association (CUIAA) since 1989, and served on the CUIAA Board from 2000 to 2002 as Secretary and Vice Chairman. Smith was awarded the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation by the Institute of Internal Auditors in 2007.
Prior to her work at LAPFCU, Smith was employed for two years at Great Western Savings in Construction Loans and worked for two years at aerospace company Marquardt in Accounting.
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About LAPFCU
The Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union (LAPFCU) is a member-owned cooperative established in 1936 to serve the financial needs of the sworn and civilian employees of the Los Angeles Police Department and their families. Headquartered in Van Nuys, California, with branches located throughout Los Angeles, LAPFCU has over $685 million in assets and more than 41,500 members. Membership is open exclusively to active and retired, sworn and civilian employees of the LAPD and their immediate families. 0109-16
