Annual Membership Meeting
The 90th Annual Meeting of the Membership of Affinity Federal Credit Union will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Join us on Thursday, May 22, 2025
Dear Affinity Member,
The 90th Annual Meeting of the Membership of Affinity Federal Credit Union will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:00 pm at 73 Mountainview Boulevard, Basking Ridge, NJ. During the Annual meeting, the election of Directors will take place and results will be announced.
The election of Directors will be conducted by mail ballot unless there is only one nominee for each position to be filled. In accordance with the Credit Union bylaws, when the number of nominees equals the number of vacancies, nominees are considered elected by general acclamation. If a mail ballot election is required, ballots will be mailed to eligible members by April 22, 2025. To be eligible to vote, members must have a minimum of $5 in a membership eligibility account, be at least 16 years of age and be a member in good standing as of March 31, 2025.
Nominations will not be accepted from the floor at the Annual Meeting. Nominations for election may be made only by the Nominating Committee or by petition. Petitions for nomination must be signed by one percent of the Membership and accompanied by a signed certificate from the petitioner stating that he or she is agreeable to being nominated and will serve if elected. Each petitioner must also submit a statement of qualifications and biographical data with his or her petition. Completed petitions must be received by the Credit Union’s office at 73 Mountainview Boulevard, P.O. Box 621, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, by midnight April 12, 2025.
To be considered for a position on the Board, candidates must be a member, must be 18 years old, and cannot be found guilty of a dishonest offense or breach of trust. Each nominee must possess a strong willingness to serve, have comprehensive financial, managerial, and leadership skillsets, and be willing to dedicate much of his or her time and energy to this volunteer position. For petition forms and additional information, contact the Office of the CEO, Affinity Federal Credit Union.
The Chair of the Nominating Committee, Kumud Goyal, Director Doug McCrea and I served on the 2024-2025 Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee’s primary responsibility is to recommend candidates that meet the eligibility requirements and are deemed most qualified to carry out the Credit Union mission. Nominees have been selected from those members who applied in response to the “Call for Volunteers” that went out to all Affinity Members late last year. Nominee selections are based upon demonstrated leadership qualities and their commitment to the goals of the Credit Union.
Sincerely,
Richard Meene
Chair
Affinity Federal Credit Union Board of Directors
The Nominating Committee has nominated the following individuals to serve on the Board of Directors.
Alayne Gatti (incumbent)
Alayne Gatti is the Vice President, Treasury for Genentech, a member of the Roche Group. In this role she is responsible for $14B in assets. Together with her team, Alayne is responsible for the governance, asset allocation, investment management, financing, risk mitigation, accounting and board reporting for the US. Prior to joining Roche, Alayne served as the Executive Director, Total Rewards Global Risk and Investments at Comcast NBCUniversal Sky.
Alayne attended Lehigh University for undergraduate and received a B.S. in Business Administration and Economics. She subsequently attended St. John’s University where she earned her M.B.A in Accounting. Alayne is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of New Jersey. She is also certified as a Credit Union Board Member and a Mental Health First Aid provider. Alayne joined the Affinity Board in 2019 and has been a long time Affinity credit union member since the 1990s. Alayne and her family reside in New Jersey.
John Carpenter
John Carpenter is a seasoned financial advisor specializing in strategic cost reduction. As a National Practice Partner at ERA Group since 2020, he and his team optimize expense management for mid-size and large companies, delivering significant cost savings to his clients. Previously, John served on the Bernards Township Committee from 2006 to 2020, including three terms as Mayor. He played a key role in eliminating all township debt while maintaining some of New Jersey’s lowest taxes. His leadership on the Finance and HR Committees helped develop a strong municipal staff through empowerment and internal promotions.
John also has extensive experience in national sales. As a National Accounts Category Advisor at Bayer HealthCare (2007–2019), he provided strategic guidance in several over-the-counter product categories to major retailers, including Walmart, Target, Walgreens and CVS. John had previous careers in IT and Corporate Aviation.
Beyond his professional career, John is dedicated to community service. He has been a board member of The Rotary Club of The Somerset Hills since 2014, serving two terms as President. He also serves on the board of the NJ chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG), an organization of M&A dealmakers and business leaders focused on driving growth in the middle market. John holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Union College, Schenectady, NY and an Airline Transport Pilot's license issued by the FAA. His diverse experience and commitment to financial efficiency, strategic leadership, and community service define his professional success.
April Horton
April Horton is the Regional Director for Government and External Affairs for a Fortune 50 company, overseeing legislative and government affairs in the NY Midstate region, The Bronx, and Queens. She plays a key role in advancing short- and long-term legislative goals, managing stakeholder relationships, and guiding public policy strategies. Additionally, she leads philanthropic efforts and initiatives in education, sustainability, and digital equity.
With over 27 years at Verizon, Ms. Horton has held leadership roles across Customer Service, Wholesale Markets, and Government Affairs. She also managed the Foundation’s multi-million-dollar programs in New York. Prior to this role she worked at Waterhouse Securities, overseeing mutual funds trading compliance.
Ms. Horton is highly involved in civic and community activities, serving on the boards of the Business Council of Westchester, Bronx Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and MBD Housing Corp. Her contributions have been widely recognized, earning honors from organizations like the YMCA and Boys & Girls Club. She was named one of the 25 Influential Women in the Bronx by the Bronx Times Reporter and included in City & State’s Power 100. Additionally, she received the Small Business Champion award from the Women’s Chamber of Commerce.
Ms. Horton is passionate about financial literacy, inspiring children, and empowering women. She believes in the power of public-private partnerships to foster healthy and thriving communities.
David M. Carcieri
As President and CEO, David drives strategic growth, community impact, and financial sustainability of Greater Somerset County YMCA, serving Somerset County and part of Union, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris and Hunterdon Counties. The association has over 41,000 members and program participants across seven branches.
Under David’s leadership, Greater Somerset County YMCA was formed through three mergers/acquisitions from 2015 to 2022, driving efficiencies and expanding programs to meet evolving community needs. He has led governance restructuring, philanthropic expansion, and key community partnerships. Today, Greater Somerset County YMCA operates 38 childcare sites and employs over 1,000 staff, with $26 million in annual revenues. Before joining Greater Somerset County YMCA in 2012, Davis was Senior Executive Director at Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, overseeing both Sussex County YMCA and Wayne YMCA. His 29-year YMCA career began at YMCA of Greater Providence in Rhode Island.
David is a past president of the New Jersey YMCA State Alliance and former chair of its Public Policy Committee. He serves on the YMCA Employee Benefits Management Committee and the YMCA Retirement Fund CEO Advisory Cabinet. Beyond the YMCA, Davis is Treasurer and Trustee of the Somerset County Business Partnership, supporting regional economic development.
David holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Rhode Island.