Vantage Credit Union was founded on the credit union philosophy of People Helping People. As a not-for-profit organization, volunteers play important roles in our success. Therefore, we’re always looking for dedicated volunteers to help serve in a variety of volunteer capacities. Members have the opportunity to volunteer as a judge on the committee that awards our Quest For Education Scholarships and also can serve as a volunteer board or supervisory committee member.
Board and Supervisory Committee Volunteer Opportunities
Each year, we look for qualified volunteers to fill vacancies for these key positions. The Nominating Committee then presents a slate of nominees for membership vote at the Annual Meetings. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer on our Board or Supervisory Committee, applications are accepted in the fourth quarter of each year.
Apply for a Volunteer Position
Board of Directors Overview
Vantage Credit Union’s Board of Directors consists of seven volunteers whose main responsibilities include: selecting and evaluating the CEO, overseeing that all credit union policies are followed, establishing and monitoring the credit union’s strategic plan, and ensuring that the credit union operates in a safe and secure manner thereby keeping the members’ best interest as a top priority.
Meet our Board of Directors:
Dr. Jerry Eichholz, Chairman
Dr. Eichholz is a retired educator who worked as a teacher in the Ferguson-Florissant School District and an administrator in the Riverview Gardens School District. He has served as an officer/or committee member for numerous community organizations, including two elected terms to the Board of Education of the Special School District of St. Louis County. He has served as adjunct assistant professor of education at Fontbonne University.
Dr. Eichholz has also served as a Deacon for his church and served 14 years as an elected Trustee and Treasurer for Paddock Forest, a Planned Environmental Community with 434 single-family homes, two apartment complexes, and three condominium complexes prior to moving to his current home.
Dr. Eichholz has served on the Vantage Supervisory Committee and has been on the Board of Directors since 1999. He is a CUES Certified Credit Union Volunteer (CCUV).
Dan Dolan, Vice Chairman
Mr. Dolan is an entrepreneur and seasoned small businesses investor. He previously owned and operated a multi-location car wash business over the course of 15 years. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Dan worked for Centric Group, a subsidiary of Enteprise Rent-A-Car. He has served on several boards over the years, most recently as a volunteer for the non-profit organization, Teachers For A Better Belize which offers teacher training and support in southern Belize. He handles various duties for TFABB, including fundraising, finances and organizational logistics. Dan has been a member of the credit union for over 25 years, and currently serves on the Table Officer Committee. He is married with four children and resides in St. Louis County.
Mark Rudolph, Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. Rudolph is retired after 40 years in non-profit management. He has served as a member of community organizations as a volunteer throughout the years. In addition, Mr. Rudolph has been actively involved as a credit union volunteer for many years in a variety of capacities.
Linda Ceriotti
Ms. Ceriotti is a former educator, having taught at public, private and parochial schools in the St. Louis area over a 16-year career. She now serves patients as a medical secretary for St. Luke’s AntiCoagulation Clinic. Linda’s passion for service extends beyond her professional endeavors. She has served her parish in numerous volunteer capacities and, over the course of 14 years, has held trustee, treasurer and chairperson positions for the Baxter Lakes Subdivision. Linda attributes her passion for facilitating collaboration and teamwork as a key driver in her volunteer efforts. A credit union member since 1986, she is an advocate for financial literacy. She volunteered as a member of the Quest For Education Scholarship Selection Committee and later joined the Supervisory Committee, having served as a member, chairperson and, most recently, assistant chairperson. She is married with three children and one grandchild and resides in St. Louis County.
Dr. Barbara Evans-Cunningham
Dr. Evans-Cunningham served in the United States Army, and upon retiring continued to serve veterans as a VA Claims Examiner. Through a variety of roles over her 20 years with government services, non-profit organizations and community outreach programs, she has gained vast experience collaborating with executive level leadership (C-suite), evaluating and analyzing financial policies, and developing strategic plans. Barbara has a vast understanding of state and local regulatory requirements, approving budgets, and reviewing and understanding financial trends. She has been a member of Vantage for over 20 years and currently serves on the credit union’s Asset Liabilities Committee (ALCO). She is a Certified Credit Union Board Director and has earned the Board Literacy Certification pin, the CUNA VAP Volunteer and Regulatory Compliance pin, Supervisory Committee Award certificates (I &II), and the Edward A. Filene and Friedrich Raiffeisen awards. Barbara is a past Chapter President and Executive Board Chair for the Xi Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. She is also a board director for the Zeta Charitable Foundation.
Toni Martin
Ms. Martin is the Vice President/Controller of Mastercard’s Operations & Technology and Payment Transaction Services-America business units. In this capacity, Ms. Martin manages the internal controls, financial reporting, and customer compliance/audit programs. During the previous 10 years, she served in various roles to include: managing the budget and forecast process; managing Mastercard’s settlement operational functions for the Debit and Prepaid system interfaces, and driving process improvement initiatives. Prior to joining Mastercard, she spent 10 years at First Data and Western Union in various positions.
Dr. William Solomon
Dr. Solomon is a retired Associate Superintendent of Schools for the Hazelwood School District. For over 40 years, Dr. Solomon served as a teacher, assistant principal, and building principal at both the middle school and high school levels. He was an assistant professor of education at Lindenwood University after retiring from the Hazelwood District and served as a certified accreditation evaluator for the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities.
He also served, on a part-time basis, as Academic Principal for Esther Miller High School for several years after retiring. He holds a bachelor’s degree, a specialist degree, and a doctorate from St. Louis University, and a master’s degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Dr. Solomon is active with other organizations as well, in particular the Shriners Hospital for Children. He has been a member of the credit union since 1968 and a Board of Directors member for the past several years. He and his family reside in St. Charles.
Supervisory Committee Overview
Our Supervisory Committee ensures the financial well-being of the credit union as well as the prompt preparation of accounting records and reports. This committee acts as the members’ “watchdog” and makes certain the credit union maintains its standard of excellence and that all regulations, procedures, and policies governing Vantage Credit Union are followed.
Meet our Supervisory Committee:
Lisa Kampmeinert, Chairwoman
Ruth Barasa
Richard Fook
Nathan Hoven
Diane Pisacreta