Alabama ONE Names Whitney Oswalt As New CEO

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Alabama ONE Credit Union on Tuesday announced that Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Financial Officer Whitney Oswalt has been elevated to the position of Chief Executive Officer.

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The promotion was effective June 26 as Oswalt fills the position vacated by former Chief Executive Officer Bill Wells after nine years.

Oswalt was worked at Alabama ONE since 2012 and has significant experience in mergers and acquisitions, along with professional experience as a CPA and attorney.

Oswalt over the last four years has also led an effort to acquire five institutions, while expanding Alabama ONE's market presence to 27 locations across the state.

"On behalf of the Alabama ONE Credit Union Board of Directors, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Whitney Oswalt as CEO of Alabama ONE effective immediately," Alabama ONE Board Chairperson Loo Whitfield said. "Whitney has been a strong member of our leadership team and under his guidance first as Chief Financial Officer and then as Chief Strategy Officer our credit union has continued to grow, thrive and remain financially sound. We are excited for the future of Alabama ONE with Whitney serving as our CEO."

Oswalt said he is honored and grateful for the opportunity before mentioning the talented and dedicated team at Alabama ONE that has contributed greatly to its growth over the last nine years.

"I want to thank Bill for his strong and critical leadership over the last nine years in laying a strong foundation for Alabama ONE," he said. "Our mission will not change as we move forward focusing our growth in rural communities across Alabama. I am excited to get to work with our team and see what opportunities await Alabama ONE in the near future."

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