Since 2020, she has served as the vice president of business development and has been instrumental in driving the credit union's growth and innovation within the cannabis sector.
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI, October 23, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Donna Bashi has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Bashi, a certified advanced cannabis banking professional, has established herself as an expert in cannabis banking through her extensive career at Community Choice Credit Union. Since 2020, she has served as the vice president of business development and has been instrumental in driving the credit union's growth and innovation within the cannabis sector.
Before earning the title of vice president, Ms. Bashi was the assistant vice president of retail from 2018 to 2020. During this period, she supervised a dozen retail locations and was pivotal in the credit union's venture into the cannabis industry. Leveraging her extensive network and industry experience, she identified individuals willing to participate in piloting their program. Ms. Bashi's efforts led to her establishing a dedicated role, where she developed standard operating procedures and facilitated the onboarding of interested parties. Under her guidance, the cannabis-related entities have grown to over 560.
From 2017 to 2018, Ms. Bashi was a district manager at Community Choice Credit Union, overseeing multiple branches and ensuring operational efficiency. She was also a member center manager between 2016 and 2017, focusing on enhancing member experiences and services.
During an earlier stage of her career, Ms. Bashi garnered success in significant roles at Bank of America Corporation as an assistant vice president and financial center manager between 2015 and 2016 and as the vice president and branch manager at PNC from 1995 to 2011. Between those years, Ms. Bashi excelled in office management in the health care sector at Millennium Family Dental between 2011 and 2015.
Highly qualified in her field, Ms. Bashi has held an advanced cannabis banking professional certification from the Association for Cannabis Banking since 2024. She is also certified in CPR.
In addition to her primary professional endeavors, Ms. Bashi is affiliated with the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association. She is also actively involved in civic-minded organizations as a member of the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce, as a volunteer with Utica Community Schools and by supporting Susan G. Komen and Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Ms. Bashi was featured in the Chaldean Professional Network in 2024, highlighting her contributions to the industry. Her receipt of the Circle of Excellence Award further exemplifies her commitment to success. Ms. Bashi attributes her success to her dedication to honoring the trust placed in her by her colleagues and organization and bringing pride through the opportunities they have provided. Eager for the future, she remains committed to furthering her efforts to assist others and actively seeks the next significant opportunity to positively impact lives.
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