Vice President of Lending - Plains FCU; Joplin, MO) Powered DDJMyers

Published: October 9, 2026

Type: Full Time

Great Plains is seeking an experienced lending executive or high-potential lending leader ready to take the next step in their career.

• Progressive lending experience within a credit union, community bank, or other financial institution.
• Leadership experience with responsibility for lending teams, operations, or portfolio performance.
• Strong consumer lending experience is important; mortgage and/or indirect lending experience is preferred.
• Understanding of underwriting, credit analysis, pricing, portfolio management, and credit risk.
• Experience with lending technology, loan origination systems, and process improvement is valued.
• Ability to interpret lending and portfolio data and translate it into actionable strategies.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across the organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, or a related field preferred; equivalent progressive financial institution experience will be considered.

Great Plains is seeking an experienced lending executive or high-potential lending leader ready to take the next step in their career.

• Progressive lending experience within a credit union, community bank, or other financial institution.
• Leadership experience with responsibility for lending teams, operations, or portfolio performance.
• Strong consumer lending experience is important; mortgage and/or indirect lending experience is preferred.
• Understanding of underwriting, credit analysis, pricing, portfolio management, and credit risk.
• Experience with lending technology, loan origination systems, and process improvement is valued.
• Ability to interpret lending and portfolio data and translate it into actionable strategies.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across the organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, or a related field preferred; equivalent progressive financial institution experience will be considered.

This is an opportunity to join a credit union with a strong commitment to its members, employees, and communities while helping establish the financial strategy for its next stage.

For the right leader, the appeal is significant: a newly created executive role, direct influence on organizational strategy, an opportunity to strengthen and shape the finance function, and the ability to help position a community-focused credit union for sustainable growth.

If you are a financial leader ready to have a voice at the table and help build what comes next, we invite you to explore the Chief Financial Officer opportunity with Great Plains Federal Credit Union in Joplin, Missouri.

Great Plains Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to cultivating a respectful and inclusive workplace.

• Great Plains Federal Credit Union offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness and wealth-building programs.

Founded in 1950, Great Plains Federal Credit Union has grown from a small employee credit union into a strong, community-focused financial institution serving members across the region. Through decades of expansion, partnerships, and steady growth, it has stayed true to the credit union philosophy of “not for profit, not for charity, but for service.”

Location: Joplin , Missouri

Reporting directly to the CEO and serving as a member of the leadership team, the VP of Lending will oversee consumer, mortgage, indirect lending, and collections, with a particular focus on growing and strengthening the consumer lending portfolio.

This leader will use lending data, market insight, and sound credit judgment to identify growth opportunities while maintaining strong credit quality and portfolio performance. The VP of Lending will evaluate products, pricing, underwriting, delivery channels, and processes; partner across the organization on broader financial and strategic priorities; and continue improving how Great Plains serves members’ borrowing needs.

Just as importantly, the VP of Lending will lead and develop an established lending team, creating clear expectations and accountability while empowering managers to lead their areas effectively.