Contact:
Maritza DiSciullo, SVP Enterprise Marketing
703-709-8900, mdisciulllo@nwfcu.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 24, 2015
Northwest Federal Announces Hiring of Debbie Kohl for VP of Accounting
Herndon, Va. Northwest Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the addition of Debbie
Kohl, CPA, as its new VP of Accounting.
“With more than 20 years in financial industry, Debbie has the expertise to hit the ground
running at Northwest Federal,” said Chris McDonald, NWFCU’s President/CEO. “Her knowledge
and experience will be invaluable as we continue to grow as an organization and move forward
with new initiatives.”
Kohl’s responsibilities include oversight of accounting, cash management and payroll functions;
as well as annual budget planning and preparation of financial reports.
“In addition to her impressive experience and education, Debbie is passionate about making her
community stronger, having volunteered in the past for organizations such as the Ft. Lauderdale
Museum of Discovery and Science, as well as the Acts of Kindness for Kids foundation,” said
McDonald. “Her willingness to extend herself for the benefit of others makes her an excellent fit
for Northwest Federal, where supporting our local communities is deeply ingrained in our
culture.”
In 2012, Kohl was appointed by Florida Governor Rick Scott as a Commissioner to the Board of
the North Broward Hospital District, where she served as Board Secretary/Treasurer and
Finance Committee Chairperson. She also served on the Legal Affairs and Governmental
Relations, Investment and Pension, Quality Assessment Oversight, and Governance
Committees.
Kohl completed the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University, holds a Master of
Accounting from Nova Southeastern University, and a Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration from the University of Central Florida. She is a Certified Public Account and has
volunteered with the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA).
“This is an exciting time to join the Northwest team,” said Kohl. “I look forward to working for
such a progressive organization that is a positive force for the financial wellbeing of its
members, as well as the communities it serves.”
Northwest Federal has branches in Chantilly, Gainesville, Herndon, Leesburg, Manassas and
Vienna, and also offers financial services via online and mobile banking. Learn more at
www.nwfcu.org.
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About Northwest Federal Credit Union
Northwest Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution ranking among the largest credit unions in
Virginia and in the top 50 credit unions in the nation. Established in 1947 and headquartered in Herndon, Va.,
Northwest Federal is dedicated to providing financial services and education to its members and the community.
The Credit Union currently serves more than 165,000 members and has assets in excess of $2.6 billion. For more
information, visit www.nwfcu.org.