2010-02-23
Sharon S. Cook is New Marketing Senior VP of Mountain America Credit Union
SALT LAKE CITY, February 22, 2010—Mountain America Credit Union has announced the recent recruitment of Sharon Snape Cook as senior vice president of marketing and public relations. She is responsible for the company’s marketing and public relations departments, overseeing strategy development and implementation, brand management, community affairs and member acquisition.
"We are very excited to have Sharon Cook join our Team. She brings a diverse background of marketing and public relations experience with her which will be a great benefit to Mountain America Credit Union. In addition, Sharon has been successful at creating and growing leaders in organizations. We value our employees and want them to achieve their career dreams. Sharon is an organizational leader and will assist employees achieve their career aspirations," said Marshall Paepke, executive vice president of administration for the company.
Cook has been a brand strategist in the print technology sector as director of marketing for AlphaGraphics, and she also has worked extensively in financial industry marketing management, having served as director of brand strategy for Beneficial Financial Services. Her background also includes real estate experience with Coldwell Banker, where she was director of marketing.
A summa cum laude graduate of Westminster College, Cook holds a bachelor of science degree in communications and public relations. She also earned an associate of science degree in business from LDS Business College.
Highly active in community volunteerism, Cook has served on committees or in board positions for the American Heart Association, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Primary Children's Medical Center, Coldwell Banker Community Foundation, Community Treatment Alternatives, Boys and Girls Club, United Way and numerous others.
Mountain America Credit Union has 65 branches in four states and offers a variety of financial products and services for consumers and businesses. With roots dating back to the 1930s, Mountain America Credit Union is a tradition for many members. Today the credit union serves more than 339,000 members and has over $2.8 billion in assets. Mountain America Credit Union has been honored four times as one of “Utah’s Best Companies to Work For” by Utah Business magazine. Visit www.macu.com for more information.
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