Election Information

We invite Hughes Federal Credit Union Primary Members to vote online for their 2026 Board of Directors starting March 1, 2026. Voters will help fill four open seats from a list of six candidates, four of whom are incumbents. Candidates include:

  • Fabian Cordova (incumbent)
  • Rich Miller (incumbent)
  • Andrew Britton (incumbent)
  • Linda Grigsby (incumbent)
  • Brad Williams
  • Wardrick Griffin

The online election for the BOD will take place from March 1-31, 2026. Primary members who are 16 years or older are eligible to vote. If you prefer a mail-in ballot, you must have visited HughesFCU.org/Ballot before March 17, 2026.

Annual Meeting

Election results will be announced at the 74th Virtual Annual Meeting on April 22, 2026, at 4pm. During the Meeting, no votes will be cast, and no call for nominations from the floor will be made for Board seats.

Board Nominees

Fabian Cordova (incumbent)

Fabian Cordova has over 29 years of experience providing leadership in all facets of internal operations which includes finance and accounting, IT and system integration, human resources, contract and risk management, and business and partnership development. His experience includes working with Fortune 500 companies performing complex financial audits and leading ERP implementation teams. He also had the privilege of serving in leadership roles in local public accounting firms. His work entailed managing client relationships, as well as tax planning and financial statement preparation needs.

Fabian has served as the COO & CFO of the University of Arizona Alumni Association. He led the financial and internal operations of Clinical Outcomes Solutions (an international pharma-consulting firm) and is now serving as CFO of early-stage aerospace technology companies, FreeFall Aerospace Inc. and FreeFall 5G Inc.

Fabian graduated from the University of Arizona in 1994 with degrees in Accounting and Finance and received his MBA in 2009. He holds a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and is a member of both the American Institute of CPAs and the Arizona Society of CPAs.

Committed to supporting the community and philanthropic efforts, he also serves in leadership roles of locally based groups, and was honored with the Tucson 40 Under 40 Award in 2011. He served as the chair of the Amphitheater School District Foundation and was treasurer of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley. He is a board member of the Marshall Foundation and previously supported the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson, Lutheran Social Ministries (Phoenix), and Nogales Rotary Club. He was involved with the University of Arizona, including the New Start Fundraising Annual Dinner and the UA Hispanic Alumni Association.

Before his appointment to the Board of Directors, Fabian served as the chair of the Hughes Supervisory Committee.

Rich Miller (incumbent)


Richard Miller has been a member of Hughes Federal Credit Union for thirty-one (31) years and dedicated volunteer leader for twenty-four (24) years.  For the last seven, Richard has served as Vice Chairman where he has supported sound financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and member focused decision making. He brings decades of experience in financial management, governance, and operational oversight in support of the Credit Union’s mission and members. He has completed nine volumes of the Credit Union’s Volunteer Achievement Program, earned two award levels, and currently serves on the Cybersecurity, Facilities Planning, and Legislative Committees.

Richard retired after 20 years of service in the United States Air Force, serving in both active duty and Air National Guard roles as an Inventory Management Technician. His military background instilled a strong foundation in accountability, risk management, and disciplined execution—skills he has carried throughout his professional career. Richard works for Raytheon in Program Management, supporting cross functional execution, financial coordination, and program oversight.  Prior to that, he worked for B/E Aerospace, where he spent 12 years as a Program Finance Manager responsible for financial planning, cost control, forecasting, and program performance on complex, high-value programs.

Richard holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from Park University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Phoenix. His professional background provides a strong understanding of budgeting, internal controls, audit readiness, and strategic decision making—critical competencies for effective credit union governance.

Richard is dedicated to protecting the financial strength, security, and long term sustainability of Hughes Federal Credit Union while ensuring members continue to receive high quality, competitive financial products and services.

Andrew Britton (incumbent)


Andrew Britton began his career in service to our country, serving in the United States Air Force from 1984 to 1991. Following his military service, he built a decades-long career in the credit union industry, where he continues to lead today.

Andrew joined Hughes Federal Credit Union in 2003 as a Collections Manager and quickly assumed expanded leadership responsibilities. In 2006, he was promoted to Lending and Collections Manager, where he helped guide the credit union through challenging economic times, including the Great Recession, by supporting members and safeguarding the institution’s financial health.

In 2010, he was promoted to Vice President of Lending, where he oversaw all aspects of consumer lending, mortgage lending, collections, and loan servicing. Under his leadership, the credit union launched a strategic loan growth initiative in 2011, resulting in an impressive increase in member loan balances, which grew from $294 million to over $2.1 billion. Additionally, Hughes' total assets grew from $511 million to over $2.5 billion. This remarkable growth has significantly contributed to the credit union’s strength and stability, ensuring a safe environment for members to save and borrow. Throughout his tenure, Andrew has actively contributed to the credit union’s long-term financial stewardship. He has served on the Delinquent Loan Committee for over 20 years, the Asset Liability Management Committee for over 12 years, and has played a significant role on the Facilities Planning Committee.

Andrew was promoted to President & CEO in April 2023 following the retirement of his predecessor, Robert Swick. He currently serves as Treasurer on the Hughes Federal Credit Union Board of Directors.

Andrew’s long history with Hughes reflects his unwavering commitment to the credit union movement and the philosophy of “people helping people.” He believes that true success comes from the promise to make a positive difference in our members’ financial lives.

Linda Grigsby (incumbent)

 

Linda Grigsby brings more than three decades of credit union experience to her role on the Hughes Federal Credit Union Board of Directors. She joined the credit union in 1987 as a teller and steadily advanced through multiple leadership positions, becoming Teller Supervisor in 1996 and later Branch Manager of the former Voyager Branch in 2001, a position she held with distinction until her retirement in October 2020.

A dedicated member of Hughes since 1987, Grigsby has continued to support the credit union through volunteer leadership. She served two years on the Nominating Committee, helping evaluate candidates for Board service, and most recently served on the Supervisory Committee beginning in 2023. In this role, she was responsible for safeguarding member interests by overseeing annual audits, retaining external accounting firms, reviewing regulatory examinations, and monitoring compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and other federal requirements. She also regularly attended Board meetings and visited branches to stay connected to day-to-day operations and member needs.

Grigsby has completed all required Board and Supervisory Committee compliance trainings, along with other relevant courses that support effective governance and fiduciary responsibility.

With deep operational knowledge, long-standing membership, and a commitment to member service, she is honored to continue supporting Hughes as a member of the Board of Directors.

Brad Williams

Brad Williams brings 28 years of program, engineering, and organizational leadership to his candidacy. He currently oversees growth management for a $600M+ portfolio of Counter–UAS programs within Raytheon’s Land & Air Defense Systems business, guiding strategic expansion, operational performance, and customer value delivery.

He has extensive experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams and complex programs through development, production, transition to production, and life-cycle sustainment. His expertise spans cost and schedule management, risk mitigation, systems engineering, proposal strategy, and stakeholder engagement at the highest levels.

Previously, Brad served as Test Equipment Department Manager and Director/Business Unit Leader for Raytheon’s Air & Space division, overseeing more than 150 engineers who supported mission-critical systems. Earlier roles included Program Chief Engineer, Systems Engineering & Integration Lead, and leadership on major U.S. defense programs such as JSOW and Maverick.

Brad earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona. 

Wardrick Griffin

Wardrick Griffin is a seasoned executive leader with over 20 years of experience in healthcare administration, specializing in operational strategy, financial performance, and board governance. He has led major organizational functions across multi-site healthcare networks, including workforce development, service delivery, quality improvement, and provider onboarding. His background also includes oversight of federally funded programs, mobile medical operations, and regulatory compliance with state and federal agencies.

Throughout his career, Wardrick has strengthened systems, enhanced operational infrastructure, and driven successful growth and expansion initiatives. He is recognized for establishing robust partnerships, fostering a strong service culture, and aligning organizational performance with community needs.

Wardrick holds a Master of Science in Health Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a Master of Public Administration from Jacksonville State University, where he was inducted into the Sigma Alpha Honor Society. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration.