When a credit union taps a seasoned leader with deep local ties to oversee one of the biggest financial decisions a family can make, it’s worth paying attention. Verve, a Credit Union has appointed Christina Kelly as its new Assistant Vice President of Mortgage Loan Origination—a move that signals a renewed focus on team development and member experience in home lending.
Neenah native Christina Kelly returns to the Fox Valley to lead Verve’s mortgage team, leading team development and an enhancing member experience.
Christina’s servant-leadership approach focuses on helping borrowers navigate homeownership and supporting our mortgage team in their development.”— Mitch Kime, Chief Growth Officer
Verve, a Credit Union has named Christina Kelly as the new Assistant Vice President of Mortgage Loan Origination. In this role, Kelly will lead Verve’s mortgage team with a focus on business growth, team development, and enhancing the member mortgage experience. She will report to the Chief Growth Officer.
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“Christina’s servant-leadership approach focuses on helping borrowers navigate homeownership and supporting our mortgage team in their development,” said Mitch Kime, Chief Growth Officer at Verve. “Her dedication to our members will help them approach homeownership with confidence while building a foundation to thrive financially.”
Kelly brings more than 20 years of experience in mortgage lending and leadership, with a background in team development, process improvement, and business growth. She holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Management and Business Marketing from Florida State University, has a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, and maintains an NMLS license. Born in Neenah but having lived in nine different states since, Kelly is now returning to her Fox Valley roots with Verve.
“A mortgage is the largest financial decision most families make, and as a credit union, Verve is built to guide members through the home ownership journey,” said Kelly. “I am excited to lead Verve’s mortgage team and help more families in our communities get home.”
About Verve, a Credit Union
Founded in 1937, Verve, a Credit Union, is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative with more than $1.6 billion in assets and serves close to 65,000 members at 20 locations. Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, or worships in 23 counties throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota. Membership is also open nationwide through ACC membership. Federally insured by NCUA. Visit www.verveacu.com for more information.
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Why it matters: With over two decades of mortgage lending experience and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Kelly brings both operational rigor and a member-first mindset to a credit union that serves nearly 65,000 members. Her return to the Fox Valley underscores how community-focused financial institutions are investing in leadership talent to make the home-buying process more accessible and supportive for families in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota.
