CULA Appoints Business Development Director

By Staff Writer January 28, 2025

Credit Union Leasing of America, a provider in indirect vehicle leasing for credit unions for over 35 years, has appointed Chris Harper as Director of Business Development. Harper will lead strategic initiatives to build new partnerships, strengthen customer engagement, and drive revenue growth, leveraging his extensive experience in financial services, fintech, and credit union sectors.

“We are pleased to welcome Chris to CULA,” said CULA President, Ken Sopp. “Chris, who is a seasoned professional with a proven track record of building strong relationships and delivering exceptional results, will continue the extraordinary work of our dear friend and colleague Mark Chandler, who passed away in November.”

Harper joins CULA with 25 years of credit union industry experience in sales, partnerships, and business development. Most recently, he served as senior director of Credit Union Partnerships at Goalsetter, where he led financial institution sales and acted as the primary liaison to fintech solution providers.

“This is a bittersweet moment. I could not be more proud to join CULA and work with such a dynamic and forward-thinking team, but I know I have big shoes to fill with the passing of our beloved Mark,” said Harper. “I am deeply honored to continue his legacy and look forward to helping credit unions across the country with CULA’s innovative, turnkey leasing solutions.”

Harper holds a B.S. in mass communications/public relations from Virginia Commonwealth University and has completed credit union executive leadership and advanced sales management training through Western Credit Union Management School and the American Management Association.

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