Ken Stavarski - Internal Audit Manager & Compliance Officer
Ken has more than 25 years of experience in the financial services
industry. Under the direction of the Supervisory Committee, Ken has
responsibility for the internal audit activities of Utilities Employees
Credit Union. In addition, in his position as Compliance Officer, Ken has
responsibility for ascertaining that effective programs and procedures
are in place to ensure the Credit Union is in compliance with all
applicable laws and regulations.
Prior to joining UECU, Ken had more than 10 years of professional audit
experience and four years in regulatory compliance with a regional
bank holding company. During his career, Ken has held the positions
of Audit Officer, Senior Audit Officer and Manager of Internal Audit, and Compliance Manager. Ken is
a graduate of Bloomsburg University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and has earned
the Certified Internal Auditor and Credit Union Compliance Expert designations.
Brenda Fulop – Senior Internal Auditor
Brenda is a Senior Internal Auditor at Utilities Employees Credit Union. She is
responsible for conducting financial, operational and compliance audits in all areas
of UECU. Brenda recently developed a comprehensive IT audit plan under the direction
of the Internal Audit Manager. Prior to joining UECU, Brenda served on its Supervisory
Committee for 13 years where she gained extensive knowledge of the credit union
movement and provided oversight for the internal audit function. She continues to
serve as a liaison between the Supervisory Committee and the credit union.
Before joining the UECU audit department, Brenda was employed for three years with
a public accounting firm. She served a variety of non-profit clients, performing
audits, reviews, agreed-upon procedures and tax compliance services. Brenda supervised
staff accountants, performed technical reviews and performed the firm’s in-house
quality control review.
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Ron Burkert – Internal Audit Specialist
Ron is an Internal Audit Specialist at Utilities Employees Credit Union. He is responsible
for conducting financial, operational and compliance audits in all areas of UECU.
He performs regular reviews of employee accounts, Automated Clearing House rules,
new consumer loans and the Bank Secrecy Act program. Ron was also closely involved
in establishing a vendor management program at UECU. Ron reports to the Internal
Audit Manager/Compliance Officer.
Prior to joining UECU, Ron served for 15 years on the Steering Committee at Air
Products Federal Credit Union, Allentown, PA, where he gained extensive knowledge
of the credit union movement and provided oversight for credit union activities.
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