ACUMA Welcomes Three New Board Members

Mark Deitz, Managing Director of Enterprise Sales for SECU of Maryland

With 23 years of experience in mortgage banking, Mark is responsible for deploying and implementing SECU’s enterprise sales strategy.  Mark is a Certified Mortgage Banker and most recently served as President of the Mortgage Bankers Association of Metropolitan Washington in its 75th Anniversary Year and as President of the Montgomery County Police Foundation, both of which he served for 9 years and 10 years, respectively.  He also has significant service with other boards and brings his passion for mortgage banking to the ACUMA board.

 

Denya Macaluso, Vice President of Residential Lending at MSU Federal Credit Union

With more than 25 years of experience in real estate and financial services, Denya leads the credit union’s mortgage and home equity divisions, overseeing strategy and operations from origination through servicing and secondary market activities. A committed industry and community leader, Denya serves on the Board of Directors for Ele’s Place, earned her Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) designation in 2024, and served as President of the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association in 2020.

 

Joe Rosado.  SVP of Real Estate, Business Solutions and Investment Services at Grow Financial

A proven executive leader with deep experience in commercial lending, real estate finance, operations, and enterprise transformation. Joe is known for a collaborative, people-first leadership style and an out-of-the-box approach to solving complex challenges while driving disciplined growth and strong risk management. Passionate about supporting local businesses and strengthening the communities Grow Financial services, Joe is also a Board Member of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission.

The three new members join the existing Board of Directors, which also include: Chair Alissa Sykes Tulloch, EVP and COO, AmeriCU; Vice Chair Jason Sasena, Chief Strategy Officer for Global CU; Treasurer Vince Salinas, Chief Lending Officer with Commonwealth Central CU; Secretary Julie Bowering, SVP Lending for A+ FCU; Board member Amy Moser, SVP of Operations Support, Mountain America CU; and Board member Brandon Webb, SVP of Mortgage Lending, Arkansas FCU.

“Variety, capability, commitment, and drive are characteristics of all good board members,” says Chair Alissa Sykes Tulloch. “I didn’t think I could ask for a better team than I already had, but the addition of our three new members has raised our service bar and broadened our playing field so that ACUMA can serve its members even better than before. I am very happy to welcome them to our team.”

The new members, who officially joined the board on January 29^th, 2026, will each serve a two-year term.

About ACUMA

The American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to credit unions and mortgage lending. ACUMA provides resources and education to credit unions aimed at streamlining performance, processes, and procedures for real estate lending services. ACUMA’s goal is to encourage credit unions to help more consumers get fairly priced and safe mortgage loans delivered locally, and in so doing, providing them with a pathway to the American dream of home ownership. ACUMA brings together the shared real estate lending and financing interests of hundreds of credit unions and CUSOs. ACUMA member organizations include federal and state chartered credit unions and CUSOs, mortgage insurance companies, secondary market investors, investment banking firms, and technology companies. Visit ACUMA’s website at www.acuma.org for more information.​

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