Sharon Cook of Mountain America Credit Union Is Credit Union Times Woman to Watch Honoree

WEST JORDAN, UT--(Marketwired - May 27, 2015) - Mountain America Credit Union congratulates Sharon Cook for being honored by Credit Union Times as a "Woman to Watch" on May 18, 2015. The "Women to Watch" program spotlights influential, forward-thinking women reshaping the future of the credit union community. 

Cook, SVP and Chief Marketing Officer of Mountain America, was recognized for her entrepreneurial spirit, and for carefully identifying and appraising new trends across a wider spectrum of industries. Under her innovative leadership, Mountain America Credit Union's marketing and public relations departments have seen record growth year after year. Cook credits Mountain America leadership for recognizing the value of investing in marketing, even during the recession. 

"Sharon is a vital leader in the organization. She and her team are instrumental to our overall growth and success," stated Marshall Paepke, EVP and Chief Administrative Officer. He praises Cook's accomplishments, "Sharon's innovative, insightful, data-driven strategies have accelerated Mountain America's growth and put the Mountain America brand in the spotlight." 

Established in 1990, Credit Union Times magazine is widely regarded as the paper of record for the credit union industry. Cook's full Women to Watch profile can be found online at Credit Union Times.

About Mountain America Credit Union
Mountain America Credit Union has more than $4.5 billion in assets and serves more than 525,000 members, wherever they are, through online and mobile banking, 84 branches in five states and access to more than 30,000 ATMs and 5,000 shared-branching locations nationwide. With roots dating back to the 1930s, Mountain America offers a variety of financial products and services for consumers and businesses, including savings accounts, auto loans, checking accounts, mortgage loans, business checking, student loans, SBA loans and retirement options. Visit www.macu.com for more information.