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Virginia Beach, VA (March 24, 2025) – Chartway Credit Union’s charitable arm, the Chartway Promise Foundation, welcomes seven new members to its all-volunteer board of directors: Sander Casino, Brad Gowans, Shana James, Sherrie Johnson, Desai Madrigal, Ronda Neilson, and Celeste Schwitters. The new members expand our presence in Chartway’s Virginia, southern Utah and northern Utah markets and represent credit union partners and leaders — helping the Foundation reach even more medically fragile children and their families in the communities we serve. The new members were elected during the Foundation’s winter board meeting.
Sander Casino
Casino, Chartway Credit Union’s chief financial officer brings over 26 years of experience in financial leadership roles with broad financial expertise.
Brad Gowans
Gowans has served as president of Intermountain Total Facility Services for the last 18 years, where he leads the company in delivering comprehensive facility management solutions.
Shana James
James is the assistant vice president for development at Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Va. and has more than 20 years of background in non-profit and higher education advancement.
Sherrie Johnson
Johnson, who previously worked at Chartway Credit Union, later retired as vice president of compliance and risk management from American United Federal Credit Union and has extensive experience in the credit union industry. She also previously served as chairwoman of the Tooele County Chamber of Commerce, in Tooele, Utah.
Desai Madrigal
Madrigal owns WIN Home Inspection and serves as president of the Southern Utah Latino Business Alliance, which is part of the Washington Area Chamber of Commerce. He also serves as an associate director on Chartway Credit Union’s board.
Ronda Neilson
Neilson is the chief of staff at Black Desert Resort and owns Bloomington Dental, Sunrock Dental Careers, and DentalCon. She sits on the boards of the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce and the Utah Tech University Foundation.
Celeste Schwitters
Schwitters is the senior vice president and head of community accounts at Visa, with a tenure exceeding 25 years.
"We’re thrilled to welcome these accomplished leaders to the Chartway Promise Foundation’s board,” said Christine Wilson, Chartway Promise Foundation president. “Their diverse expertise and shared passion for making a difference will strengthen our impact and bring more memorable experiences to medically fragile children.”
As the Foundation celebrates 20 years of making a difference, it continues to deliver on its mission of bringing joy, hope, and smiles to medically fragile children and their families. In 2024, with the generous support of corporate sponsors, individual donors, and numerous successful fundraising events, the Foundation granted $1.1 million—the largest annual amount awarded in Foundation history. Approved by the board in December 2024, these funds will support 25 nonprofit partners in 2025—the most organizations funded in a single year.
Since its founding, the Chartway Promise Foundation has granted $16 million to charitable partners, helping thousands of children receive essential care and support. In 2024 alone, more than 7,000 children and families benefited from its grants. To date, the Foundation has supported many thousands of children and partnered with 48 charitable organizations.
Learn more about Chartway Promise Foundation and how you can get involved at www.chartwaypromisefoundation.org.
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About Chartway & Chartway Promise Foundation
Since 1959, Chartway has been unlocking the potential of individuals and families so they can thrive. Member-owned and values-driven, our $3 billion credit union proudly serves more than 260,000 members with branches in Utah, Texas, and Virginia. We’ve been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions, included on American Banker’s Top Credit Union to Work For list, and received numerous other top workplace and best credit union accolades. Reflecting a bright way forward, our charitable arm – the Chartway Promise Foundation – has granted $16 million to provide medically fragile children and their families memorable experiences that bring joy, hope, and smiles. For information on our vibrant organization, please visit www.Chartway.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.