Promoted into her current position at the tender age of 31—making her the youngest member of the senior management team—Alyssa Guillory, CCM, vice president of marketing for $298 million Unity One Credit Union, Fort Worth, Texas, knows the difference support can make to women throughout their careers.
At the time of her promotion in 2018, Guillory had two children under two and a husband who frequently worked out of town. Thanks to a supportive organization, she’s making it work.
Guillory, who holds a BA in communications from Louisiana State University, has been in the industry since 2007, joining Unity One CU in 2014 as director of community and public relations. In her current role as vice president of marketing, she’s responsible for the planning, development and implementation of all CU marketing activities—including digital, content, select employee group/community activities—and acts as the primary media communications contact, among other duties.
Career highlights include being the inaugural recipient of the Cornerstone League’s Young Professional of the Year in 2016 and serving as a Mastermind in the CUES Emerge program for 2021 and 2022, in addition to receiving multiple marketing awards. She has also earned Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor and Certified Credit Union Manager designations.
