NEWS [MAKERS] & PEOPLE ON THE MOVE Johnston and Gutierrez named Vice Presidents at Truity Credit Union Kaylee Johnston and Gabe Gutierrez were recently named vice presidents at Truity Credit Union. “Kaylee and Gabe have been invaluable to Truity in the Lawrence market,” said President/CEO Dennis Halpin. “I’m very pleased to have both of them on the middle management team.”
Kaylee Johnston Johnston began her career at the credit union in 2006 as a teller while she was still in high school. “Slowly but surely, with the guidance of many influential leaders, I have grown into a career that I love,” Johnston stated. She served as a teller, member consultant, lead member consultant and senior member consultant. After graduating from the KU School of Business in 2014, she was promoted to branch manager, and now she is vice president, Lawrence Market. “Having served in these multiple roles gives me perspective on what my teams members are facing every day in their positions,” she said. Johnston currently serves as the co-chair for the Chamber of Commerce Envoys, sits on both the statewide and local board for Junior Achievement as the treasurer for both. She also founded and am the current president for the Lawrence KS Young Professionals. Johnston is a “townie,” born and raised in Lawrence. She currently lives in Baldwin City with her daughter Gracie. “I’m grateful for the growth opportunities Truity continue to provide all employees. I’m excited to serve in the VP position and look forward to Truity’s continued success in the Lawrence community,” she continued.
Gabe Gutierrez Gutierrez has been with Truity for 15 years and has been in the Commercial Lending Department for 6 years. He was elevated to the department manager in 2018 and was recently named vice president. In his time with the department, he has earned his Credit Union Business Lending Professional (CUBLP) designation through the CUNA Mutual training program in 2016. As vice president, Gutierrez will continue to oversee the Commercial Lending Department and will work diligently to bring competitive and worthwhile financing options tailored to businesses in Lawrence and surrounding communities.
New Envista Branch to Open in Lawrence in May 2021 Envista Credit Union is pleased to announce that they have purchased the building at 3045 Iowa in Lawrence, Kansas to serve as the tenth branch location for Envista. The facility will open in May of 2021. “While the self-service capabilities that Envista offers through online and mobile banking are state-of-the-art, our growing membership in Lawrence has a need for financial support through a physical location,” said Ron Smeltzer, president and CEO of Envista. “We are committed to investing in the communities and the members that we serve.” Envista Credit Union is a full-service financial institution established in 1957 to provide members quality products and services to achieve their financial goals. 76
