
LAFCU has promoted Robyn Howell to executive vice president and chief operating officer.
In her new role, Howell is responsible for overseeing and guiding LAFCU’s activities to fulfill the credit union’s goals as defined by the CEO and the board of directors. Additionally, Howell will work to ensure that LAFCU operates effectively while upholding a strong financial foundation.
“Robyn’s track record as an accomplished leader, coupled with her exceptional people and communication skills, has garnered immense respect within our organization,” says Patrick Spyke, CEO of LAFCU. “As LAFCU crosses the significant milestone of $1 billion in assets, Robyn’s appointment to this new and vital role is a strategic step forward. She is a proactive individual, and her influence will undoubtedly shape the future of LAFCU as we continue to provide exceptional service and innovative solutions to our valued members.”
Howell serves on LAFCU’s 10-member executive team, of which she is one of six females and one of three persons of color. This is her third promotion since joining LAFCU in 2017 as the credit union’s human resources manager. She was promoted in 2018 to vice president of human resources and to chief human resources officer in 2021.
“I’m excited by the opportunity to support our board, members, and employees in this new role, and I’m looking forward to learning even more through Pat’s mentorship,” says Howell. “We have ambitious goals that we aim to achieve collectively as a united team.”
Before joining LAFCU in 2017, Howell worked in human resources for an international tier one supplier to Detroit automakers for 11 years. She earned her certified human resource specialist credentials from Michigan State University in East Lansing and is an alumna of Leadership Lansing, a Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce program.
Howell is a resident of Holt. She holds a bachelor’s degree with a double major in psychology and black studies, graduating with honors from The College of Wooster in Ohio. She is a 2019 graduate of Leadership Lansing, a Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce talent initiative designed to develop a new generation of community leaders.