TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Members CU has hired Andrew Kempf, president of Preferred FCU, as president and CEO of the $215-million credit union.
Preferred FCU is based in nearby Greenville, Mich., and has $50 million in assets.
A native of Michigan, Kempf has nearly 20 years of experience within the credit union and finance industry.
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