Our Leadership

Aaron is a 25+ year veteran of the credit union industry, with prior leadership experience from credit unions in California, Oregon, and Missouri. He joined Embold in early 2018. Aaron holds an MBA from Park University and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri. He is passionate about the credit union movement and serving his community. Aaron serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Albertina Kerr, Special Olympics Oregon, and Clackamas Repertory Theatre. He and his family volunteer in the community with nonprofits such as Liv with Purpose, Clackamas Service Center, Project48, and others.

Rani has worked in banking, credit unions and financial services since 2004, coming to Embold in 2013 from the National Credit Union Administration, where he served as a Principal Examiner. Rani holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Portland State University. Rani oversees the Accounting, Risk, Finance, and Facilities.

Kimo joined Embold in 2006 and has served in his present position since 2019. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Portland State University, and is a graduate of the Credit Union National Association Management School. Kimo oversees Business Services, Consumer Lending, Real Estate, and Collections.

Theresa joined Embold in 2022 after working in a variety of HR, operations and board governance leadership roles for nonprofit community-based organizations in Oregon, many of them with a member services focus including the Oregon Medical Association and the Oregon Education Association. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Arthritis National Research Foundation, an organization funding early career scientists in the area of arthritis and other related auto immune disease research. Theresa has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Warner Pacific University and holds a Senior Certified Professional designation from the Society of Human Resource Management. Theresa oversees Human Resources and Training and Development.

Li Jacobson is a seasoned technology leader, having served in pivotal roles at renowned companies like NIKE and Kohl’s Department Stores. At NIKE, she spearheaded the digital transformation strategy, overseeing its execution and performance. Her expertise extends to driving comprehensive program and portfolio management capabilities across Global Technology, emphasizing efficiency and innovation. Prior to NIKE, Jacobson led technology strategy and services at Kohl’s, managing various technology-related functions. Her career began at Northwestern Mutual, where she honed her skills in program management and cross-functional team leadership. Alongside her professional achievements, Jacobson advocates strongly for women in STEM fields and is fluent in both Chinese and English, holding degrees in Management Information Systems and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin and Marquette University, respectively.

Michael had a 45-year career in non-profit and public district health care administration, including serving as CEO at multiple hospitals and as a consultant. He enjoys serving community benefit organizations, including the Rotary Club of Lake Oswego. Michael has previously served as a board member of both the Oregon Association of Hospitals and the Washington State Hospital Association, as well as having served on the board for Willamette View and is a past Board Chair.

The former Public Health Director of Clackamas County and a 34-year county employee, Dana focused her career on the health and safety of county residents. She volunteers for AARP Tax Aide for seniors and low-income residents of metro area and enjoys traveling and the outdoors. She has served as Board Chair and has been on the Embold Board of Directors since 2004. Dana and her husband live in rural Clackamas County near Estacada.

Retired President and CEO of Canby Telecom & Mount Angel Telephone (now known as DirectLink), Keith has 36 years of experience in telecommunications, entertainment, and broadband industry. He is the past President of the Rotary Club of Canby, and has served on the Board of Trustees of George Fox University and the University Board Executive Committee. Keith currently serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors of the Canby Adult Center, and is also an Emeritus Board member at George Fox University.

Geoff is a Senior Audit Manager for Aldrich CPAs and Advisors, LLP. Prior to Aldrich, he worked for a tech company in their corporate finance department. Geoff serves a variety of local businesses specializing in the construction and manufacturing industries. Geoff and his family live in Sherwood, and he and his wife enjoy volunteering at their children’s school and coaching their teams.

Retired Oregon City Chief of Police Gordon Huiras began volunteering with the Credit Union in 2001 on the Supervisory Committee and served as Board Chair for three years. He is a Life Member of the Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police with a 31-year career. He and his wife have a home in Canby.

Stacey currently works in the Real Estate industry and has 20 years of financial institution experience, including over five years at Embold Credit Union. She has many years of volunteer experience including serving as the Treasurer for Canby Rotary. She enjoys helping others achieve their goals and is a proud Oregon City resident.