Dawn M. Lara

Dawn M. Lara possesses extensive experience in financial operations and management, currently serving as the Director of Treasury Management Operations and Director of Field Operations at United Federal Credit Union since May 2021. Previous roles include Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of Operations & IT at Edgewater Bank, where important operational assessments were conducted. Dawn also held senior positions at Teachers Credit Union, Edgewater Bank, La Porte Savings Bank, Old Plank Trail Community Bank, Citizens Financial Bank, and Fifth Third Bank, focusing on operations management, loan administration, and strategic direction within various financial institutions. Educational credentials include a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Indiana University Northwest.