National Credit Union Administration
Issues Prohibition Orders
June 8, 2005, Alexandria, Va. – The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has issued orders prohibiting each of the following individuals from participating in any manner in the affairs of federally insured financial institutions:
- Kristi L. Brooks, former employee of Georgia Power Northwest Federal Credit Union, Rome, Georgia;
- Vivian Gonzales, former manager of Fitters Local 58 Federal Credit Union, Colorado Springs, Colorado;
- Michael K. Hayes, former board president of Utica Cutlery Employees Federal Credit Union, Utica, New York;
- Marc A. Miller, former vice president of Arrowhead Credit Union, San Bernardino, California;
- Rosie Rodriguez, former employee of Tropical Financial Credit Union, Miami, Florida;
- David A. Smith, former board chairman of PA Central Federal Credit Union, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania;
- Danilla Swindle, former loan officer at Fitters Local 58 Federal Credit Union, Colorado Springs, Colorado; and
- Lois Thomas, former branch manager of Louisiana Public Health Workers Federal Credit Union, Metairie, Louisiana.
ORDERS OF PROHIBITION
Kristi L. Brooks pled guilty to embezzlement and misapplication of credit union funds. She was sentenced by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia to 27 months in prison, 36 months of supervised release, and ordered to pay $265,106 in restitution to Georgia Power Northwest Federal Credit Union.
Vivian Gonzales, without admitting or denying fault, consented to a prohibition order to avoid the time and expense of litigation.
Michael K. Hayes pled guilty and was convicted of embezzlement. He was sentenced by the U.S. District Court to two years supervised probation, home detention, and ordered to pay Oneida County Federal Credit Union $30,000 in restitution.
Marc A. Miller, without admitting or denying fault, consented to a prohibition order to avoid the time and expense of litigation.
Rosie Rodriguez pled guilty to grand theft and was sentenced by the Eleventh Circuit Court of Dade County, Florida to three years probation and ordered to complete 200 hours of community service.
David A. Smith pled guilty to mail fraud and was sentenced by the U.S. District Court of Pennsylvania to two years probation and ordered to complete 200 hours of community service and pay a $10,000 fine.
Danilla Swindle, without admitting or denying fault, consented to a prohibition order to avoid the time and expense of litigation.
Lois Thomas was convicted of issuing worthless checks. The District Court of Orleans Parish, Louisiana, sentenced Thomas to a two year prison term, which was suspended, and ordered to serve one year of supervised probation.
Violation of a prohibition order is a felony offense punishable by imprisonment and a fine of up to $1 million.
NCUA enforcement orders are online at http://www.ncua.gov/administrative_orders/Index.htm, and may be inspected at NCUA’s Office of General Counsel from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Copies may be ordered by mail from NCUA, 1775 Duke St., Alexandria, Va. 22314-3428.
The National Credit Union Administration is the independent federal agency that regulates, charters and supervises federal credit unions. NCUA, with the backing of the full faith and credit of the U.S. government, operates and manages the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund, insuring the savings of over 83 million account holders in all federal credit unions and the majority of state-chartered credit unions.
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