Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 6:30-7:30pm

The 2026 Annual Meeting will be a virtual blend of live and prerecorded videos featuring insights from our executives and department leaders. The link to join the Annual Meeting will be provided closer to the event date.

Board of Directors Election Process

The Nominating Committee

In accordance with the Credit Union bylaws (Section 3.06), the Chairman of the Board of Directors shall “appoint a nominating committee of not less than three credit union members in good standing.” The required appointments are Bill Gregory, DeWayne Williamson, and Don Mann.

Nominations by The Nominating Committee

Also as directed by Credit Union bylaws (Section 3.06), “It shall be the duty of the nominating committee to nominate at least one member for each board vacancy, including any unexpired term, for which elections are to be held.” Therefore, the committee nominates the following members, each for three-year terms: Pasty Wilson, Lesa Reed, Darrel Crump, Jim Wheeler, and Anthony Sanchez.

Nominations by Petition Procedure

In addition to candidates nominated by the Nominating Committee, members may be nominated by petition. The petition must nominate a member and include a written description of their qualifications and biographical data and must be signed by 2% of members in good standing (or 500 members). There will be no nominations from the floor and the election will not be conducted by ballot when there is only one nominee for each position to be filled.

The Board Secretary must receive any signed petition prior to 5 pm on Monday, April 13th, 2026, at 6219 Spur 327, Lubbock, Texas 79424. On the petition is an Agreement to Serve, that must be signed, certifying the petitioner is willing to serve for the term nominated. Please contact BayLee Sheffield, Special Assistant to the Nominating Committee for more information on the petition process at 806-416-7914.

new business

Any new business for the Annual Meeting must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Board by Friday, May 22nd, 2026, at 6219 Spur 327, Lubbock, Texas 79424. Any new business submitted in writing to the Secretary will be responded to in writing at the Annual Meeting. There will not be a call for New Business at the meeting.

2026 Board of Directors Nominees

Patsy Wilson

My name is Patsy Wilson, and I was born in Lubbock, Texas March 7, 1937, at West Texas Hospital.  I graduated from Lorenzo High School in Lorenzo Texas and went on to attend Business College in Bakersfield California.  Later, I married Windell Ashley and raised three children, Gina, Kevin, and Kyle and have been blessed with four grandsons, one granddaughter, and one great granddaughter.

In 1980 I married my second husband, Frank Wilson and enjoyed 28 years of marriage before his passing in 2008.

I worked in the Credit Union industry for 35 years, serving as CEO of South Plains Credit Union before merging with ALLIANCE Credit Union and retiring in 2000.

I have served on the ALLIANCE Credit Union board of directors since 2013 and am currently the acting board chairperson.

Lesa Reed

Mrs. Reed is a Ransom Canyon resident and has been employed by BGR Architects for over 23 years where she performs accounting and human resource duties. Prior to working at BGR Architects she worked in the financial industry as a teller, teller supervisor as well as a new account representative for 18 years.  Mrs. Reed has been a member of ALLIANCE Credit Union for over 25 years and has served as Board of Director, Secretary at ALLIANCE Credit Union the past 6 years.  Mrs. Reed has completed all required regulatory Board training. Lesa is excited to be a part of the Credit Union Movement.

Darrel Crump

Mr. Crump is a Texas Auctioneer as well as retired from law enforcement after a 35-year career with various city, county, and federal agencies. A member of ALLIANCE Credit Union for over 30 years. Mr. Crump has served on the Broadview Baptist Church Finance and Budget Committee and is currently a trustee for his church. Mr. Crump currently works as a contract investigator with a private company conducting background investigations for federal agencies. Mr. Crump has served on the Board of Directors for the past 9 years. He has completed all required regulatory Board training.

Jim Wheeler

It has been my privilege to be on the Board of the United Texas Credit Union since 2015. During that time, I have a perfect attendance record; I have served as a manager on the CUSO Board; and I have been Board Treasurer and Chair of the ALCO Committee for the last several years.

In addition to my service on the UTXCU Board, I have participated with and served on Boards for various civic organizations and HOAs in Colorado and Texas.  Of note, I served as a Director for the San Antonio LightHouse for the Blind for two terms and was elected Vice Chairman in addition to serving as Chair of the CEO Search Committee.

My recent Board experience extends beyond Texas. Specifically, I served as a Director  for the Association of Graduates of the United States Air Force Academy three times.  During my last term, I was Chairman and presided over the many activities related to expanding the staff for an organization growing in national importance.

I have Academic credentials that have been useful during my tenure as a Director for UTXCU.  I earned a Bachelor of Science (Engineering Science) from the United States Air Force Academy; a Master of Arts (Political Science / International Politics) from the University of North Carolina; and a Master of Science (Systems Management) degree from the Air Force Institute of Technology.  I was a Distinguished Graduate in all programs.

Professionally, I held a variety of positions in program management and financial services while on active duty and in the private sector after retiring from the Air Force.  I participated in the management of several major Air Force weapon systems.  Of note, I was the Program Manager of a successful Foreign Military Sales program with the Swiss government for the procurement of 72 F5-E/F aircraft.  I was a Vice President at the USAA Federal Savings Bank for five years and managed at various times the Marketing Department and the Mortgage Services Department.  After USAA, I was Executive Vice President for Development and Institutional Advancement at St. Leo University in Florida and followed that with several years at Merrill Lynch Investments.  In my last position before retiring, I served as President and COO of the Lions Sight Research Foundation of Lions District 2A2, a nonprofit corporation charged with providing vision screening services to South Texas, sponsoring vision research, and operating a Low Vision Center at the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio.

Anthony Sanchez

I have been a proud resident of the Dallas–Fort Worth area for more than 40 years, and my commitment to serving my community has shaped both my career and my volunteer leadership. For over 33 years, I have worked for the United States Postal Service, holding a variety of roles that strengthened my skills in customer service, communication, and strategic relationship‑building. My experience includes serving as a Business Service Network Representative, where I supported business customers and ensured they understood the full range of USPS services and resources. I later transitioned into the role of Business Development Specialist, representing the organization at events and networking opportunities. I currently serve as a Sales Executive, identifying revenue opportunities, building partnerships, and representing the Postal Service in the marketplace.

Alongside my professional career, I have dedicated 23 years to credit union governance across three boards. My service began at First Class Credit Union in Fort Worth, where I spent 18 years in multiple leadership roles, including Vice Chairman. I later joined the Board of Directors at United Texas Credit Union in San Antonio, serving for more than four years until its merger with ALLIANCE Credit Union in January 2026. These experiences have given me a deep understanding of credit union operations, regulatory responsibilities, and the importance of member‑driven decision‑making.

I am seeking the opportunity to serve on the ALLIANCE Credit Union Board because I believe strongly in cooperative values—people helping people. Credit unions exist to improve the financial well‑being of their members, and I want to use my experience, leadership, and commitment to service to help advance that mission. Serving on the board is a meaningful way to make a tangible difference in the lives of members and the communities we support.