Jane Pannier, Esq.

Partner

Jane has over 25 years of experience in the credit union industry. Jane spent many years working in credit unions in the positions of Credit Manager, VP of Marketing and CEO. Jane also served as Senior Compliance Counsel and Director of Regulatory Affairs for NAFCU and currently serves on the faculty of the NAFCU Compliance School and the CUES Business Lending School.

Professional Experience

Counter Intelligence Associates - Before merging with The Rochdale Group, Inc., Jane served as Executive Vice President of Counter Intelligence Associates.

First Financial FCU - Jane began at First Financial FCU in the entry level position of Loan Counselor. Over the course of the next 14 years she served in a variety of positions including Credit Manager, Director of Research and Development and Vice President of Marketing. During her tenure Jane assisted in the development of the credit union's first mortgage program, IRA and certificate program, ATM program, as well as the development of a charitable foundation dedicated to providing funds to meet the needs of children and students in the Baltimore County area.

UAW FCU - Jane served as the CEO while the credit union explored plans for the eventuality of the closure of the sponsor GM plant. While with the credit union, Jane implemented ATM and first mortgage services.

National Association of Federal Credit Unions - Jane served as the Senior Compliance Counsel and Director of Regulatory Development. During her tenure with NAFCU Jane developed and implemented NAFCU's Compliance Officer Certification Program, which has become the standard in the industry for credit union compliance certification.

Education and Accolades

  • Towson University - Received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics with a minor in Theatre Arts in 1974.
  • University of Maryland School of Law - Obtained her Juris Doctorate Degree in 1992.
  • NAFCU's Standards and Practices Commission - Served on the Commission for 6 years, stepping down at the end of 2003. This Commission oversees NAFCU's Compliance Certification Program.
  • NAFCU's Compliance Certification School - Facilitator and Instructor - Serves as the on-site facilitator and teaches Regulation Z and Regulation B.
  • CUNA's Residential Mortgage Lending School - Instructor - Taught both beginning and advanced level classes on mortgage-related regulations.
  • CUES School Of Business Lending - Provided instruction on business lending-related laws and regulations

jpannier@rochdalegroup.com
800-424-4951, ext. 8006