Ascend Federal Credit Union Announces Retirement of Chief Human Resources Officer Peggy Stubblefield
Longtime credit union employee celebrates retirement after decades of service
Franklin, Tenn., May 28, 2025 – Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, today announced the retirement of Chief Human Resources Officer Peggy Stubblefield. Stubblefield concludes an impressive career in Tullahoma with Ascend that lasted for more than four decades.
Stubblefield began her Ascend career in 1982 as a certificate clerk and steadily advanced through roles of increasing responsibility in the Human Resource Department before being promoted to Chief Human Resources Officer in 2014. During her time with the credit union, her lasting dedication to promoting a positive work culture, implementing effective talent management practices, and driving diversity and inclusion initiatives has proven a true asset to the Ascend team.
“We would like to thank Peggy for her exceptional contributions at Ascend,” said Ascend President and CEO Matt Jernigan.” Her long-standing tenure with the credit union has shaped and influenced our team, especially in our human resources department. We would like to wish her a happy retirement and hope she enjoys her next chapter in life.”
Peggy Stubblefield
“It has been a privilege to serve our Middle Tennessee communities,” said Stubblefield, Chief Human Resources Officer at Ascend Federal Credit Union. “From my early days as a certificate clerk to leading the HR department, I’ve been surrounded by so many talented coworkers, and I’m proud of our accomplishments. I look forward to spending more time with family in retirement, while also watching what the future holds for my friends at Ascend.”
Recently, Stubblefield’s contributions to her department played a pivotal role in Ascend receiving prominent recognition for training and employee development among the nation’s elite organizations. Under her leadership, the credit union earned the distinction of being named a recipient of the Training Magazine’s MVP award for the 11th straight year, ranking an impressive 9th nationally. Additionally, Ascend has been recognized by American Banker as one of the top 70 best credit unions to work for in the United States for nine consecutive years, further illustrating the strong, positive workplace culture Stubblefield helped to cultivate throughout her tenure. Over the course of her service, she continuously demonstrated exemplary leadership in developing and implementing innovative HR strategies, which significantly contributed to Ascend’s continued growth and success.
Stubblefield’s last day with Ascend will be Wednesday, May 28.
About Ascend Federal Credit Union
With more than 250,000 members and more than $4.4 billion in assets, Ascend Federal Credit Union is the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee and one of the largest federally chartered credit unions in the United States. Based in Tullahoma, Tenn., the member-owned financial institution offers banking, loan, retirement, and investment services from its 28 branches, more than 55,000 free ATMs worldwide, digital banking portal, and mobile app. The credit union’s mission is to serve by offering financial literacy education and giving back to its community in a variety of ways. Ascend is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration. For more information, visit ascend.org.
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