Our Leadership

Jeffrey Pachter

President and CEO

Jeffrey joined the Credit Union in 2014 with over two decades of global experience in public and privately held companies. He assumed the role of President and CEO in February of 2022 and remains focused on providing instant, accessible, and expert financial solutions to the Credit Union’s members and partners. Before joining Quorum, Jeffrey founded White Plains-based P.E.M.C. to provide executive consulting services to emerging and established business across all industries. Prior to P.E.M.C. he held senior management positions at Time Inc., Reader’s Digest Association, Gartner and Duracell.

Tyson Blackburn

Chief Lending Officer (CLO)

Tyson joined Quorum in April 2012, bringing over 11 years of lending and servicing experience with a focus on first mortgage residential lending. Prior to joining the Credit Union, he was Vice President of Lending at Naugatuck Valley Savings & Loan, with 10 branches and over $580 million in assets.

Tavis Briechle

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Tavis began working at Quorum in October 2001 as the Controller. Since then, he has held positions overseeing accounting, treasury, finance, and card services, including promotions to Vice President of Treasury and Card Services in 2012, Vice President of Finance in 2015, and most recently, a promotion to Chief Financial Officer in 2020. Prior to working for Quorum, Tavis worked in public accounting for over four years at the McGladrey New Haven, CT office.

Diane Slifstein

Chief Servicing Officer (CSO)

Diane began her career at Quorum in 2006 as the Controller before earning a promotion in 2012 as Vice President of Operations and Controller. In 2015, Diane's title changed to Vice President of Operations and Member Services, and in 2020, she was promoted to Chief Servicing Officer. Prior to joining Quorum, her background included over seven years in public accounting experience with the New Haven, CT office of McGladrey, as well as financial accounting, reporting and internal controls position with IBM in Armonk.

George Cacchiani

VP, Information Technology & Facilities

George joined Quorum in February of 2010. He brings over 20 years of leadership experience with project management, business applications, and technology infrastructure and strategy. Prior to Quorum, George held senior technology management positions at Readers Digest and PepsiCo.

Ana DeVita

Director of Marketing

Ana has been a part of Quorum’s continued growth since 2003. Throughout her career at Quorum, she has held various roles within the marketing department, ranging from managing the Quorum brand and creative direction, to overseeing both traditional and digital marketing disciplines. As the current Marketing Director, Ana is committed to advancing Quorum’s market presence and driving growth through member-focused strategies that align with the company’s mission and vision.

Daniel Gundersen

Director of Internal Audit

Daniel joined Quorum in January 2012 as the Director of Internal Audit. He brings over 30 years of Internal Audit experience in financial, operational and compliance-based auditing. Prior to joining Quorum, he held audit roles in both public and privately held companies such as KPMG, JH Cohn and A&P.

Erin Lee

Human Resources Director

Erin is a dedicated professional with a strong foundation in accounting and human resources. She earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Accounting from Mercy. She began her career with Quorum in 2008 as a staff accountant, quickly advancing within the department, then transitioning to internal audit. Since 2017, Erin has made significant contributions to Quorum’s Human Resources department where she has been instrumental in revitalizing the team and implementing robust controls and processes across all HR disciplines. Her strategic vision and leadership have played a pivotal role in enhancing organizational efficiency and employee satisfaction within the Credit Union. Her journey underscores a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, driving positive change throughout her career at Quorum.

Ellie Macina

Director of Business Systems

Ellie joined Quorum in August 2012. Since joining, she has held various positions in Lending, including promotions to Director of Specialty Lending in 2017 and to Director of Mortgage Operations in 2019. In 2022, Ellie transitioned to her new role as Director of Business Systems, where she oversees critical third-party technology platforms to meet the ever-growing needs of Quorum members and partners. Prior to joining Quorum, her background included financial services at Hudson Valley Credit Union and insurance at Allstate.

Clairemarie Motta

Controller

Clairemarie has been Quorum’s Controller since 2019, managing financial operations and also playing a pivotal role in overseeing the Fraud Management and Compliance departments. Before joining the Credit Union, she held progressively responsible positions in planning, controllership, and controls at organizations such as Citibank and GE. Her expertise ensures that Quorum maintains financial integrity and compliance while safeguarding against fraud risks.

Matthew White

Treasurer

Matthew began working at Quorum in August 2012 as a Staff Accountant. Since then, he has held positions within Accounting, Treasury, Risk Management and Finance, including promotions to Finance Manager in 2016, Senior Finance Manager in 2019, and most recently, a promotion to Treasurer in 2021.

Brayton Wicks

Digital Transformation Director

Brayton is a seasoned Senior Digital Transformation & Product Management Leader with extensive experience in the financial services sector. Currently serving as the Director of Digital Transformation at Quorum, Brayton has been instrumental in developing strategic roadmaps and leading product and technical delivery teams to drive growth and automation. His previous roles include Senior Director of Product Management at Equitable, where he oversaw digital transformation initiatives for over 1.7 million users, and Director of Digital Operations at AXA US. Brayton’s expertise spans strategic planning, product development, customer experience, and agile development. He holds a Six Sigma Black Belt and has a proven track record of implementing innovative solutions that enhance client engagement and operational efficiency.