2026 Annual Member Meeting and Election Notice

Raiz FCU will hold its Annual Member Meeting on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The Annual Member Meeting will be held in person and virtually, allowing members to interact through a Q&A functionality. The RSVP link for the virtual meeting will be available soon.

This year, three positions are open for election on the Board of Directors.  After careful review, the Nominating Committee, appointed by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, has nominated one member for each Board position to be filled.  The term for the following positions is three years:

Lillian Crouch (incumbent), John Alarcon (incumbent), and Marianne Rosas-Ayub (incumbent).

A brief statement of qualifications and biographical data for each of the nominees is included with this notice.

Further nominations may be made by an official petition signed by at least 500 eligible members.  Official petitions and the rules and instructions for the completion of the official petition may be obtained by contacting Mr. Max Villaronga, President/CEO, at the Credit Union office, which is located at 12020 Rojas Drive, El Paso, Texas 79936, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Official petitions must be completed in full compliance with the election rules as set forth in the rules and instructions for the completion of the official petition and must include each signer’s signature and printed name, the last 4 digits of the signer’s member number, and the signer’s complete address and telephone number.  Members who are 18 years of age or older and who meet certain requirements under the Federal Credit Union Act are eligible for election.  Official petitions must be accompanied by a signed certificate from the nominee that he or she is agreeable to the nomination and will accept office if elected, and should also include a brief statement of qualifications and biographical data.  Elected officials are legally responsible for the fiscal integrity of the Credit Union and for compliance with State and Federal laws.

Official petitions must be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Directors at the Credit Union office, located at 12020 Rojas Drive, El Paso, Texas 79936, by 5:00 p.m. on April 6, 2026, the closing date for receiving nominations by petition.  If no official petitions are received by 5:00 p.m. on April 6, 2026, there will be no election by ballot and no nominations from the floor.  When only one member is nominated for each position to be filled, each nominee shall be deemed elected by general consent or acclamation.  If there is more than one nominee for any position to be filled, the election will be conducted in person at the Annual Meeting.  In such an event, the election shall be determined by a plurality vote.

Lillian Crouch

For Board of Directors – Three-Year Term

Lillian Crouch has served on the Credit Union’s Board of Directors since 1992. During this time, she has held the positions of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, and Board Liaison to the Supervisory Committee. Mrs. Crouch retired from the El Paso Independent School District in 2001 after serving for thirty-two years. She was a principal at both elementary and junior high schools during her career. She retired from EPISD as the Executive Director of Human Resources.

Mrs. Crouch is the recipient of several community awards, including UTEP’s College of Education 2012 Gold Nugget Award, and was inducted into the Commission for Women Hall of Fame in 2005. Her commitment to the community has been through service-oriented activities. These activities include serving on the boards of the El Paso Community Foundation, the Women’s Club of El Paso, and the Women’s Auxiliary of the University of Texas at El Paso. In 2022, she was awarded the Distinguished Alumni award by the University of Texas at El Paso. In 2023, she was inducted into the El Paso Hall of Honor by the El Paso County Historical Society. In 2024, she was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by Black El Paso Voice. In 2025, she was inducted into the inaugural El Paso Black Hall of Fame.

John Alarcon

For Board of Directors – Three-Year Term

John Alarcon has served on the Credit Union’s Board of Directors since 2021. Previously, he served on the Credit Union’s Supervisory Committee for four years. He is a native of El Paso who received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Phoenix. He is currently employed by the Education Service Center Region 19 as the Director of Facilities Maintenance, Transportation, and Support. Prior to this role, Mr. Alarcon served as the Director of Maintenance and Operations for Socorro ISD from 2005 to 2015. Mr. Alarcon has been an active member of the Texas Association of School Business Officials for over 15 years. His volunteer work in the community includes serving as a confirmation instructor and finance coordinator at San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church. He has been a member of the credit union for over 25 years

Marianne Rosas-Ayub

For Board of Directors – Three-Year Term

Marianne Rosas-Ayub has served on the Credit Union’s Board of Directors since 2024. Prior to that, she served four years in the Credit Union’s Supervisory Committee. She is a seasoned real estate and hospitality professional, currently a licensed real estate agent with Clear View Realty and the Operations Manager for Sanchi Management, where she is helping lead the opening of several select-service Hilton-brand hotels in El Paso. She brings over 20 years of experience across major brands, including Hilton, Holiday Inn, Hotel Indigo, DoubleTree, Courtyard by Marriott, and Hampton Inn & Suites, with strong expertise in operations, customer service, and team development. She serves as Vice President and Board Member for the El Paso Hotel Lodging Association (EPHLA), actively supporting the advancement of the region’s hospitality industry. In addition, she is a proud member of the Five Points Lions Club