JANUARY 2024 – Northwest Federal Credit Union (NWFCU) is proud to announce that Washington Commanders, Partnerships Marketing Manager, Nathan Turner has been hired as the new SVP of Marketing and Communications.

Nathan brings with him a strong background in sports management, beginning with the New Orleans Pelicans and the New Orleans Saints (2022-2023). Before that, Mr. Turner spent 4 years at Learfield contributing to the marketing initiatives of esteemed institutions such as Duke University, the University of Louisville, and Tulane University.

“I am excited about working for such an honorable institution,” said Turner. “In my capacity at the Washington Commanders, I was able to work closely with the Northwest Executive team, specifically CEO Jeff Bentley, to secure several new and exciting mutually beneficial marketing opportunities, and I am thrilled to be working for him and Northwest.”

Mr. Turner holds a BA in Business Economics from Randolph-Macon College and a Masters in Sports Administration from Northwestern University.  His responsibilities at Northwest will include the continuation and expansion of the Northwest-Commanders partnership, as well as managing the daily marketing and communication teams.

“We are so thrilled to have Nate with us at Northwest,” said Northwest President and CEO Jeff Bentley. “After working together these past few months, it was a natural next step.”

Northwest Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution ranking among the largest credit unions in Virginia and in the top 60 credit unions in the nation. Established in 1947 and headquartered in Herndon, Va., the Northwest Why statement is to serve and inspire to transform lives. The Credit Union currently serves more than 280,000 members and has assets in excess of $4 billion. For more information, visit www.nwfcu.org or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn.