Leslie Copeland

Leslie is the guardian of the Ascend brand. She oversees the credit union’s strategic direction and growth strategy. She works with the CEO, Board of Directors and her peers to establish and implement the credit union’s strategic plan. As a member of the senior leadership team, Leslie shares the responsibility of innovator and change agent in influencing the culture to meet the credit union’s strategic goals. Leslie also leads the Marketing and Business Development functions for the credit union, leveraging insights and best practices to identify data driven marketing strategies and business development opportunities to support the credit union and the member. Leslie holds a bachelor’s of science degree in Agriculture Business with a minor in Marketing from Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU).