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University CU (UCU) is pleased to announce three staff promotions. Stephanie Beck has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Marketing and Community Development; Abbey Ramsay has advanced to Vice President of Lending; and Jess Francis has been promoted to HR & Executive Administrative Manager. Additionally, the credit union announced that Beth Beaudoin joined UCU as a Mortgage Origination Manager and Patrick “Coney” Quinn joined as a Consumer Lending Manager.
More About the Staff Promotions
Stephanie Beck
Stephanie Beck has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Marketing and Community Development. Previously serving as Vice President of Marketing and Community Development, Beck has been a pivotal member of the UCU team since 2016, when she joined as Marketing Manager. As the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Community Development, she is a member of the senior management team and oversees both the both the Marketing and Community Engagement teams across the state, driving strategic initiatives and community outreach efforts with state-wide teams. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Southern Maine.
Abbey Ramsay
Abbey Ramsay has advanced to Vice President of Lending. With over a decade at UCU, primarily in the lending area, Ramsay’s deep expertise and passion for lending are invaluable assets to the credit union. Most recently, she served as Consumer Lending Manager, AVP, where she streamlined UCU’s lending processes and enhanced member experience. In her new role, Ramsay will bring her commitment and leadership to the senior management team and to all of UCU’s areas: consumer, real estate, and business. A recent graduate of CUNA Management School, she embodies UCU’s dedication to member-focused lending solutions. She holds an associate’s degree in communications from New England School of Communications.
Jess Francis
Jess Francis has been promoted to HR & Executive Administrative Manager. Francis joined UCU in 2022 as Executive Administrator, bringing more than 18 years of experience in various credit union roles, including member services, administration, marketing, and management. She actively supports the community and was recognized as Champion the Cure Volunteer of the Year in 2023. In her expanded role, Francis will continue to support the leadership team and focus on human resources including benefits and staffing for the credit union. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Maine.
“As a seven-time Best Places to Work in Maine honoree, UCU is recognized for investing in our employees’ professional development; celebrating their achievements; and cultivating a supportive, engaging workplace,” said Renee Ouellette, President and CEO at UCU. “Steph, Abbey, and Jess have demonstrated exceptional commitment and performance, shaping the high-quality member experience that is core to UCU. We’re excited to see their continued impact in their new roles—congratulations to all!”
More About the New Hires
Beth Beaudoin
Beth Beaudoin joins UCU as Mortgage Origination Manager, with more than 24 years of experience in financial services. Most recently, Beaudoin held the role of AVP, Loan Officer at a community bank where she focused on residential mortgages and development of other loan officers. Prior to this, she served as UCU’s Farmington Branch Manager from 2007 to 2018, where she was instrumental in establishing UCU’s first branch in that area. Beaudoin brings a strong background in mortgage lending, as well as a deep commitment to community relationships and member service. She lives in Industry with her family.
Coney Quinn
Patrick “Coney” Quinn joins UCU as Consumer Lending Manager, bringing over 13 years of experience in financial services, most recently as Banking Center Manager, VP for a community bank. Quinn’s expertise spans consumer lending, regulatory compliance, and portfolio management, where he consistently enhanced customer service and led his team to achieve high performance. Known for his collaborative approach, Quinn will be responsible for driving UCU’s consumer lending efforts. He resides in Bangor with his family.
“As financial technology and member needs evolve, UCU is focused on bringing experienced professionals to the team who can effectively balance performance, compliance, and member experience,” added Ouellette. “Both Coney and Beth bring significant expertise in lending and member services that will enhance UCU’s ability to meet the needs of our members.”