NC Community Credit Union (NCCFCU), located at 2401 E. Ash St. in Goldsboro, is excited to welcome and introduce their new Chief Lending Officer, Katherine Barrett.

Barrett is an accomplished business and retail lender who brings with her more than 20 years of banking experience in the Wayne County area.

In today’s fast-paced banking environment, Barrett still sees the value in taking the time to invest in personal relationships with her business members.

Barrett is looking forward to continuing to serve her existing relationships as well as having the opportunity to establish new ones.  She will succeed Rex Pennington, who has announced his upcoming retirement in January 2025.

“I am very pleased to have Katherine come lead our lending department,” said Pennington. “She brings with her a wide background of lending expertise along with an eagerness to embrace our member-focused credit union culture,” he continues.

“We are delighted to welcome Katherine to our team. Her exceptional leadership skills, strategic insights, and deep industry knowledge, make her the ideal candidate to lead NC Community Credit Union’s lending operations,” said CEO, Christopher Hopper.

Barrett can be reached by email at [email protected].