Credit union announces key promotions

Jennifer Jerauld

Karna Taft has been promoted to senior vice president of Operations. Taft joined Town & Country in 2013 and most recently served as vice president of Operations. In her new role, she will join the senior leadership team, overseeing risk management, compliance, plastics, loan servicing, core services and operations to help ensure efficient processes that support the credit union’s continued growth.

Jennifer Jerauld has been promoted to assistant vice president, Retail manager. Jerauld joined the credit union in 2019 and has served in several key roles. In her new position, she will oversee retail operations across all branches.

KayLee Bourquin steps into the role of Retail manager-west. Bourquin joined Town & Country in 2022 and most recently served as branch manager at the Minot Main location. In her new position, she will lead and coach a team of new account openers and lenders, leveraging her expertise in consumer accounts and loans.

Teona Boechler has been promoted to Member Services manager-west. Boechler has been with the credit union for three years and most recently served as branch manager of the Dakota Square and Trinity branches. In her new role, she will lead and coach Member Service representatives across all Minot locations, focusing on teller line operations, transaction support and new account opening.

Sidney Widdel has been promoted to the role of Financial Services officer. Widdel has been with Town & Country for four years and most recently served as lead Member Services representative. Located at the credit union’s Minot Main location, she will offer a comprehensive range of products and services, including consumer loans, credit cards, and deposit products.

Karna Taft

“We’re incredibly proud of our team and the dedication they show every day to our members and each other,” said Kalli Schell, president/CEO of Town & Country Credit Union, in a news release. “These promotions demonstrate our belief in growing talent from within and building a structure that supports both employee success and exceptional member service..”