James Schenck is CEO of the PenFed Foundation and President & CEO of PenFed Credit Union. He has led PenFed since April 2014, growing assets and membership, and has 20 years on the leadership team.
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Send your deckJames Schenck is CEO of the PenFed Foundation and President & CEO of PenFed Credit Union. He has led PenFed since April 2014, growing assets and membership, and has 20 years on the leadership team.
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U.S. Army; West Point; President & CEO at PenFed Credit Union.
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