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This year, we invite all Hughes Federal Credit Union Primary Members to vote for their 2024 Board of Directors (BOD) online. Voters helped us fill three open seats from a list of six candidates, of which three are incumbents. We congratulate Juan Gonzalez, Mary Middleton, and David Ortega for their election to our volunteer board.
The BOD election was conducted online from May 1-31, 2024. Those who preferred a mail-in ballot, must have visited HughesFCU.org/Ballot before May 20, 2024.
Members who are not nominated for the Board of Directors had the opportunity to petition to be placed on the ballot by collecting signatures from 1% of voting members who are 16 years old or above, which is 1,790 members. Petitions were available at HughesFCU.org/Petition or any branch location. The deadline was April 30, 2024, at 5pm.
John Nicholas Candito is a seasoned Supply Chain, Program Management and Leadership professional with a comprehensive career spanning various sectors, including Government Procurement, Healthcare, and Defense Manufacturing. With advanced training and certification as a Lean/6-Sigma Specialist, Material Program Manager, and APICs Certified Supply Chain Professional, he has managed fiscal responsibilities of up to $260M annually and has expertise in World Class Supply Chain practices, Lean Manufacturing, Customer Service, and ITAR and FAR/DFAR regulations.
John holds a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management from the University of San Diego, an MBA from the University of Phoenix, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Finance from the University of Arizona. His professional experience includes his current role as Administrative Director of Supply Chain Management and Operations at Yuma Regional Medical Center, where he oversees a team of 65 professionals, manages a multi-million-dollar annual budget and collaborates with executive leaders to steer the organization. His previous positions at Banner Health, Sargent Aerospace and Defense, and Raytheon Missile Systems demonstrate a strong track record of success across multiple industries. He is also a proactive community member through professional speaking engagements, coaching, and volunteer management roles.