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Generations FCU Board of Directors: Petition Applications Now Open

Board Nominations & Petitions

The affairs of the credit union are governed by nine Directors, as provided by the Generations Federal Credit Union bylaws. These officials are elected by and from the credit union’s membership.

Three (3) positions on the Board of Directors are up for election in the 2025-2026 Board Election cycle. Nominees for the GFCU Board of Directors are as follows:

Gloria Cantu is a seasoned community leader and former member of the Balcones Heights City Council. In addition to her successful career at Christus Health (retired), Ms. Cantu’s experience includes contributing to the SA Fire Museum Board of Directors, American Red Cross of Central and South Texas, SA Rodeo, Conservation Society of SA’s NIOSA and Alamo Heights Rotary Club’s Alamo Heights Night. Gloria seeks to bring her deep-rooted understanding of local business and her passion for consumer advocacy to the GFCU Board to ensure the credit union remains a champion for its members.

 

James W. Bell (Incumbent) is a 17-year member of GFCU with a decade of service as an IT professional with a San Antonio area school district. As the CEO and a founding member of the nonprofit L.I.T.T. (“Life In The Tongue”), James is a proven leader in our community. He holds a BS in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University and an MS in Computer Information Systems from the University of Phoenix. James is committed to leveraging his experience in education, technology, and community service to continue serving the credit union membership through governance and collaborative leadership.

 

James Smith (Incumbent Vice Chair) A dedicated public servant and financial professional, Mr. Smith has served on the GFCU Board since 2023. He currently serves as Portfolio Manager for WCM Investment Management. His deep roots in the community include 33 years with the SA Police Department and leadership roles within the SA Fire and Police Pension Fund (SAFPPF) and the Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems (TEXPERS). Having also served 11 years as a Captain in the U.S. Army, James brings a mission-first approach to the Board, focusing on protecting the financial interests of GFCU members.

2026 Annual Meeting

Join us for an update on 2025 credit union business, and meet your Board of Directors.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Generations FCU 7th Floor Training Room, 1100 Northwest Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas 78213

Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
Meeting begins at 12 p.m.

 

Board Petitions

Members interested in becoming a candidate for the Board of Directors may petition the credit union membership to request a position on the election ballot. Petitioners must complete the GFCU Volunteer Application Packet, and obtain 411 unique, legible credit union member signatures to receive a position on the ballot.

Petition applications can be downloaded by filling out the form on this page below. Printed applications and petition forms can also be picked up at GFCU Headquarters at 1100 Northwest Loop 410, Suite 800, San Antonio, Texas, 78213.

Full and properly completed petitions must be submitted at GFCU Headquarters or electronically by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026. Please send email submissions to CorpComm@mygenfcu.org.

 

 

In order to become a member of the Generations FCU Board of Directors, you must also be a credit union member in good standing. View membership qualifications here.