Meet the AdelFi Leadership Team
Susan Rushing
Interim CEO/Chief Risk Officer
Susan Rushing
Susan Rushing joined AdelFi in 2001 as Vice President of Banking and Payment Systems and has contributed to significant operational improvements throughout the credit union. Current areas of oversight for Ms. Rushing include Compliance and Internal Controls, Internal Audit, Human Resources, Field of Membership, Enterprise Risk Management, and Credit Administration and Underwriting. A CUNA Credit Union Enterprise Risk Management Expert, Ms. Rushing worked with Abel Pomar to develop AdelFi’s enhanced enterprise risk management framework.
Earlier in her career, Ms. Rushing held positions at First American Bank, First Arroyo Bank, and Lloyds Bank California. She served previously as a member of the board of directors of Stepping Stones for Women, a ministry organized to transform the lives of single mothers and their children. She is actively involved in Every One Free, a faith based organization established to fight human trafficking. Ms. Rushing holds a master’s in business administration from the University of La Verne and bachelor’s degree in small business management from Humboldt State University. She is also a certified Gallup Faith Strengths Coach.
Charles D. Kelly Jr.
Senior Vice President/Chief Technology Officer
Charles D. Kelly Jr.
Charles is the Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer at AdelFi. Serving as a member of the credit union’s executive leadership team, he oversees all aspects of AdelFi’s technology systems, software, vendors, and platforms.
With over 25 years of executive leadership experience in technology and operations, Mr. Kelly leverages his business acumen and technology expertise to enhance AdelFi's capabilities. His primary focus is on preparing AdelFi for digital transformation and member growth through efficient and effective uses of advanced technology.
Before joining AdelFi, Mr. Kelly held the position of Senior Vice President, Technology Executive at Bank of America, where he oversaw end-to-end business transformation and technology delivery, with a particular emphasis on customer interactions and software innovation in consumer banking.
Mr. Kelly's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems from DeVry University, an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management, and he completed the Technology Executive Leadership program at the Scheller College of Business at Georgia Tech University.
He and his wife have enjoyed serving in their church as children’s Sunday School teachers for over 25 years and coaching children with special needs in a variety of sports for over 30 years.
Nicki Harms
Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
Nicki Harms
Nicolette (Nicki) Harms joined AdelFi in August 2022, as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for providing overall financial direction to the Credit Union.
Prior to joining the team at AdelFi, Nicki was the SVP/CFO of America’s Christian Credit Union in Glendora, CA. Her career there, which began in 1994, included roles in Finance and Accounting, with the last 14 years as the Chief Financial Officer. She was responsible for financial strategy and reporting, investment and liquidity management, asset liability management, budgeting and forecasting, regulatory reporting and exams, as well as providing oversight to the electronic payments team.
Nicki has a B.S. in Accounting from Azusa Pacific University and is a CPA. She and her husband have two grown daughters. Nicki has been an active member of Rose Drive Friends Church for over 40 years, serving in various volunteer leadership roles. She also serves as the Treasurer for the International Friendship Council of North Orange County, a non-profit organization that seeks to welcome international students studying in the US and to connect them with American friends.
Carey Price
Senior Vice President/Chief Banking Officer
Carey Price
Carey Price joined AdelFi in September 2023 as Senior Vice President, Chief Banking Officer and is responsible for the organization’s member experience, consumer banking (non-lending), and AdelFi’s overall consumer product strategy.
Carey has more than 25 years of credit union and banking experience. Prior to joining AdelFi, she was the Senior Vice President, Chief Retail Officer/Digital Strategy and Delivery at BCU. Carey joined Baxter Credit Union in 2006 from KEMBA Financial Credit Union.
In addition to Carey’s most recent experience leading digital strategy and delivery, she has a broad range of banking leadership experience, including retail banking, call center, sales/service, and the overall direction of member experience teams. Price earned her MBA in strategic management from DePaul University and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from The Ohio State University.
