Art Vasquez Elected to Everwise Board of Directors
South Bend, IN – Everwise Credit Union is pleased to announce that Art Vasquez was elected to its Board of Directors during the credit union’s Annual Meeting last week. With extensive experience in healthcare leadership, finance, and community service, Vasquez brings a wealth of expertise to Everwise as he begins his three-year term. With this appointment, Vasquez became the ninth member of the Everwise Board of Directors.
Vasquez serves as the President of IU Health Arnett and the West Central Region. He joined IU Health in 2016 and has held various leadership positions during his tenure. Before joining IU Health, Vasquez held leadership roles at St. Catherine’s Hospital in East Chicago and Kaufman, Hall & Associates in Skokie, Illinois.
“We are fortunate to have Art Vasquez join our Board of Directors,” said Jason M. Osterhage, President + CEO of Everwise. “Art's experience in both the healthcare sector and community service will be valuable to the Everwise board. He’s a leader who understands the importance of serving others, and his expertise will enhance our ability to support our members and continue building Everwise into the ideal banking partner for aspirational individuals, families, and businesses in the communities we serve. I look forward to working alongside Art and I am confident he will be an excellent addition to the Everwise board.”
Vasquez holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from DePaul University and an MBA from Purdue University, Hammond and is a certified public accountant. He serves on the boards of the Indiana Latino Institute, The Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, Indiana Professional Management Group, and The United Way of Greater Lafayette. Vasquez is a member of the Indianapolis Business Journal’s 2019 class of Forty Under 40 and the 2023 recipient of the La Plaza Outstanding Corporate Leader Award. He and his family live in West Lafayette.
“I am honored to join the Board of Directors at Everwise Credit Union," said Art Vasquez. "This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team that is deeply committed to serving our communities and supporting the financial dreams of our members. I look forward to bringing my background in finance and community service to support Everwise in advancing its commitment to growth and the member experience. It's a privilege to be part of this journey, and I'm eager to get started."