Member Spotlight: Rosemary Logan

Mark Crawford, CUNA Councils
April 10, 2006

Rosemary Logan is senior vice president of administration for APG Federal Credit Union in Aberdeen, Maryland. With an MS in systems management from the University of Southern California, her areas of responsibility include HR/training and development, member education, compliance, and facilities/purchasing. She has 19 years of credit union HR experience, including eight years as an elected member of the HR Council Executive Committee.

“I married a cadet from West Point and we moved 15 times in the first 16 years we were married,” says Rosemary. “We moved two daughters, a dog and a variety of cats from one army post to the next.”

After eventually settling down in Bel Air, she joined the APG Federal Credit Union as an employee of the county government. One day she was contacted by a recruiter to fill a training position for the credit union.

“I loved the philosophy and mission of the credit union, so I took the position,” says Rosemary. “Nine months later I was promoted to the position of HR manager and eventually to SVP of administration. It’s wonderful working for a credit union. I always feel that I have a hand in helping our employees and our members improve their lives.”

Biggest challenge for 2006  

Staffing for rapid branch expansion.

Best piece of HR/TD advice 

Always remember that each individual is unique and has special talents that may or may not fit in your corporate culture. Don’t agonize over the losses.

Greatest benefit from being a member of the council 

Having the ability to interact with other credit union HR professionals through attending the summit, using the Listserv, and networking.

Best part of your job 

The constant challenge and reward of helping people reach their potential. Hardest part of your job   Regulatory demands that are time consuming.

Best HR/TD success story 

Watching several individuals over the years truly reach their potential—one went from struggling teller to branch manager and another advanced from teller supervisor to administrative loan officer.

Hobbies/interests  

Ballroom dancing, singing, tennis, knitting, and on the serious side I have an interest in equality and teaching tolerance.

People would be surprised to learn that you. . . .

Danced at Carnegie Hall in New York City!

Most recent book

“Semper Fi” (Business Leadership the Marine Corps Way)

Life goal not yet accomplished

Playing the piano.

Something that always makes you laugh

When people take themselves seriously.

If you had an extra hour in the day. . .

I would spend it at our animal rescue center sharing some love with the furry orphans.