Ocean State Credit Union Strengthens Leadership with Strategic Appointments

New directors of accounting and commercial lending bring expertise to support growth and community impact.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 1:38pm

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A minimalist studio still life photograph featuring a stack of financial documents, a pen, and a calculator arranged on a clean, white background, symbolizing the financial expertise and strategic planning that will guide Ocean State Credit Union's future growth and community engagement.The strategic appointments of new financial and commercial lending leaders aim to strengthen Ocean State Credit Union's operational discipline and community impact.Worcester Today

Ocean State Credit Union, a full-service credit union serving Rhode Island, has announced the appointments of Kevin Williamson as director of accounting and Megan M. Johnson as director of commercial lending. The new hires are part of the credit union's strategy to strengthen its leadership, financial discipline, and ability to support businesses and deliver value for members across the state.

Why it matters

The strategic appointments underscore Ocean State Credit Union's commitment to growth, financial strength, and expanded opportunity for its members. Williamson's financial expertise and Johnson's commercial lending experience are expected to enhance the credit union's ability to invest wisely, expand services, and create greater community impact.

The details

Williamson, who previously served in finance and risk management roles at Webster First Federal Credit Union, will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal financial systems at Ocean State Credit Union. Johnson, with 19 years of banking and commercial lending experience, most recently as managing director and business banking team leader at Webster Bank, will lead the credit union's commercial lending efforts and help expand business banking relationships.

  • Ocean State Credit Union announced the appointments on April 14, 2026.

The players

Kevin Williamson

The new director of accounting at Ocean State Credit Union, bringing expertise in financial forecasting, risk management, and strategic planning within the credit union industry.

Megan M. Johnson

The new director of commercial lending at Ocean State Credit Union, with 19 years of experience in banking, commercial lending, business development, and leadership.

Michael Garvey

The president and CEO of Ocean State Credit Union, who stated that the new appointments strengthen the credit union's ability to invest wisely, expand services, and create value for members and communities.

Ocean State Credit Union

A full-service, member-owned financial cooperative committed to putting people first and serving Rhode Island communities with integrity.

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What they’re saying

“Kevin brings financial leadership that strengthens our foundation for growth. His experience enhances our ability to invest wisely, expand services, and create value for our members and communities.”

— Michael Garvey, President and CEO, Ocean State Credit Union

“These appointments strengthen our ability to expand lending opportunities, support businesses, and deliver value for members. Megan's leadership in commercial lending, combined with Kevin's financial expertise, positions Ocean State Credit Union for community impact across Rhode Island.”

— Michael Garvey, President and CEO, Ocean State Credit Union

What’s next

Ocean State Credit Union will continue to focus on growth, financial strength, and expanded opportunity for its members under the leadership of Williamson and Johnson.

The takeaway

The strategic appointments of Williamson and Johnson at Ocean State Credit Union demonstrate the credit union's commitment to strengthening its financial discipline, expanding services, and creating greater community impact across Rhode Island.