Our credit union's greatest resource us its volunteers. As a democratically run cooperative financial institution, we exist to serve your financial needs. At this year’s Annual Meeting, Peach State Federal Credit Union will be electing volunteers to its Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee, consisting of Walt Martin, Marybeth Thomas, and Dennis White, has nominated the following members to fill these positions: Dr. Lori Brownlee-Brewton (3-yr. term), Jennifer Houston (3-yr. term), Dr. Stas Preczewski (3-yr. term), and Dr. James Washington (3-yr. term).
If you are interested in running for one of these seats, you must submit a petition for nomination, signed by 500 members which is calculated using one percent of the membership or a 500 maximum, to the credit union no later than February 2, 2026. All members signing the petition must be at least 18 years of age and in good standing with the credit union. These qualifications will be used to determine voting eligibility. Petition signatures will be verified by the credit union. If a petition for a nomination is received, an election will be held prior to the Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the Gwinnett County Public Schools’ Instructional Support Center (437 Old Peachtree Road, Suwanee, Georgia 30024). Nominations for Board vacancies will not be accepted from the floor. All elections shall be determined by plurality ballot vote, except where there is only one nominee for each position. Votes by proxy will not be permitted. No member shall have more than one vote. The volunteers who are elected will help determine the future of the credit union.
Dr. Lori Brownlee-Brewton (incumbent) – Three-year term. Brownlee-Brewton is currently the Superintendent of Abbeville County School District and has dedicated her career to education through roles as a teacher, principal, and assistant superintendent. She is a graduate of Abbeville High School and alumnus of Winthrop University, Clemson University, and Gardner-Webb University. Brownlee-Brewton joined Peach State’s Board of Directors in September 2025.
Jennifer Houston (incumbent) – Three-year term. Houston joined Peach State’s Board of Directors in 2019 and was named Chair of the Supervisory Committee in June 2020. She is currently the Chief Financial Officer for the Barrow County Board of Education. Prior to joining the Barrow County School System, she served as Finance and Audit Manager at the City of Winder, and has experience working in the private sector concentrating on auditing local governments. Houston received a bachelor of business administration from North Georgia College and State University, and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant. She previously served on Peach State’s Supervisory Committee for three years.
Dr. Stas Preczewski (incumbent) – Three-year term. Preczewski is a retired Army Colonel, college president, and private boarding school president. He holds a doctorate in higher education governance and two masters degrees in engineering and national security strategy respectively, and a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Cornell University. He has been a Board member since 2012.
Dr. James Washington (incumbent) – Three-year term. Washington is retired from New Grove Baptist Church in Winterville, GA where he served as Senior Pastor for 40 years. He holds a bachelor of science degree in mathematics from Florida A & M University as well as a doctorate in adult education from the University of Georgia. Washington also has a master’s degree in education from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been a Peach State Board member since 2012 following the merger of Clarke Community FCU with Peach State.
Join Us for Our Annual Meeting!
It’s all about you – our member-owners.
You’ll hear reports of what has been happening at the credit union over the last year – reports that will help you feel confident in our safety and stability. Be a part of the process that makes credit unions truly unique. We hope to see you there!
When
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Where
Gwinnett County Public Schools’ Instructional Support Center
Building 200
437 Old Peachtree Road
Suwanee, Georgia 30024
Please note, the meeting will be held upstairs in the Grayson Room.