For nearly three decades, Wayne Sladen has been a source of innovation, resourcefulness, and technical expertise at Synergent. As a Senior eServices Specialist, his day can shift quickly between long-term projects, responding to credit union…
Employee Spotlight
Employee Spotlight: Kristina Podoski, VP of Finance & Accounting
Aug 6, 2025 | Blog, Employee Spotlight
Kristina Podoski, Vice President of Finance & Accounting, is approaching her third year with the Maine Credit Union League and Synergent. In her role supporting both organizations, she plays a pivotal part in shaping strategy and leading her team to…
Employee Spotlight: Sarah Farwell, Director of Marketing
Jul 7, 2025 | Blog, Employee Spotlight
Over the past ten years, Sarah Farwell has played a foundational role in how Synergent communicates with the world. As Director of Marketing, her fingerprints are on nearly every message that reaches credit unions, partners, and colleagues. From…
Employee Spotlight: Terry Parrett, Desktop Support Technician
Jun 4, 2025 | Blog, Employee Spotlight
Terry Parrett has been a dedicated part of Synergent’s CIS team for five years. As a Desktop Support Technician, he plays a key role in ensuring staff have the tools, technology, and support they need to do their best work every single day. Whether assisting a colleague…
Employee Spotlight: Pam Lovering, Senior Project Manager
May 2, 2025 | Blog, Employee Spotlight
Pam Lovering has been a vital force behind some of Synergent’s most complex and mission-critical projects for 12 years. As a Senior Project Manager, she brings an unwavering dedication to guiding credit unions through transitions that are both challenging and transformative.
Synergent Employee Spotlight: Pat Mileski, Product Analyst
Apr 2, 2025 | Blog, Employee Spotlight
With more than 12 years at Synergent, Pat Mileski has played a key role in shaping the way credit unions operate and thrive through innovative solutions. Over the course of 17 years in the credit union industry, his career has been a journey of growth, adaptability, and a deep commitment to supporting credit unions.
Employee Spotlight: Shannan Heacock, Senior Client Success Manager – Marketing
Mar 6, 2025 | Blog, Employee Spotlight, Marketing
For over two decades, Shannan Heacock, Senior Client Success Manager – Marketing, has been an integral part of Synergent, helping credit unions connect with their members in meaningful ways. In her role, Heacock is at the forefront of developing tailored marketing strategies and solutions that drive member engagement and growth for credit unions.
Kim Nicholas Receives 2024 Denis A. Letourneau, Jr. Outstanding League Employee Award
Feb 5, 2025 | Awards, Blog, Employee Spotlight
On January 16, employees from the Maine Credit Union League and Synergent joined together virtually for a special announcement. Each year, one exceptional employee is chosen to be named the Denis A. Letourneau, Jr. Outstanding League Employee. This year, the distinction was proudly presented to Kim Nicholas, Product Implementation Analyst!
Employee Spotlight: Vinny Martin, Senior Information Systems Operator
Jan 10, 2025 | Blog, Employee Spotlight
Humble, hard-working, and friendly are just a few ways to describe Vinny Martin, Senior Information Systems Operator at Synergent. For over 14 years, he has been an integral part of the Synergent team, but as a seasoned computer operator with over 36 years of experience, he has seen great change in the technology space over the course of his career.
Employee Spotlight: Mike Rosmus, Creative Marketing Manager
Dec 10, 2024 | Blog, Employee Spotlight
“May the Force be with you.”
It is widely known that Mike Rosmus, Creative Marketing Manager for Synergent, is a major Star Wars fan. But for over 27 years, he has been the force designing innovative marketing campaigns that promote credit unions to members and Synergent as an organization to credit unions. Uniquely within our organization, he also completes marketing projects for the Maine Credit Union League, including aspects of the Diamond Award-winning Maine Credit Unions Statewide Awareness Campaign.
Employee Spotlight: Lisa Beaulieu, Business Development Support Specialist
Nov 7, 2024 | Blog, Employee Spotlight
Lisa Beaulieu, Business Development Support Specialist, is well known throughout Synergent and within our industry. For over 25 years, she has proudly served credit unions and been a positive, enthusiastic resource to her colleagues throughout the organization.
Employee Spotlight: Bill Ashland, Assistant Vice President – Business Continuity
Oct 8, 2024 | Blog, Business Continuity, Employee Spotlight
Bill Ashland, Assistant Vice President of Business Continuity for Synergent, has been a pivotal member of the Synergent team for over 14 years. His expertise in Business Continuity Planning is highly sought after by both our credit union partners and the industry at large.














