Life at LGFCU and Civic

We're committed to building better communities through personal contacts, conversations and connections. What drives us? It's simple: We serve our members with passion and compassion. And no matter what our role, we know our work makes a difference in the lives of North Carolina families.

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LGFCU employees and interns

Our leadership

Dwayne Naylor

Dwayne Naylor
Chief Executive Officer
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Garland Avent

Garland Avent
Chief Financial Officer
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Sherry Bear

Sherry Bear
Chief Operations Officer
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Neal Chaloupka

Neal Chaloupka
Chief Lending Officer
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Lamar Heyward

Lamar Heyward
Chief Marketing Officer
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Don Larsen

Don Larsen
Chief Human Resources Officer
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Dayatra Matthews

Dayatra Matthews
Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel
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Ashley Ruffin

Ashley Ruffin
Chief Impact Officer
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Sandy Steward

Sandy Steward
Chief Technology Officer
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Pete VanGraafeiland

Pete VanGraafeiland
Chief Member Experience Officer
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