Bellwether Community Credit Union Selects their next Commercial Business Development Officer
September 2025 – Smith & Wilkinson partnered with Bellwether Community Credit Union to identify and recruit their first Commercial Business Development Officer, a pivotal hire responsible for advancing the credit union’s business banking strategy. This role was essential to Bellwether’s commitment to expanding business relationships, driving deposit growth, and strengthening its presence throughout the region. The credit union sought a relationship-driven, community-focused professional with a strong track record in business banking and someone capable of making an immediate impact.
This search led us to Yan Ventura, who emerged as the ideal fit for the role. Yan brings proven expertise in cultivating business relationships, expanding deposit portfolios, and representing financial institutions with professionalism and purpose. His experience and values align seamlessly with Bellwether’s mission and commitment to member service and community impact.
Thank you to William Wegener for their partnership on this successful search.
About Bellwether Community Credit Union
Bellwether Community Credit Union (BCCU) is a not-for-profit financial cooperative that is owned by its members. Membership is open to anyone who lives or works in the State of New Hampshire or the counties of Essex or Middlesex, Massachusetts. To learn more about BCCU, visit their website at www.bccu.org.
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