Lynn A.M. Weinstein Appointed Chair of the Board of Directors at Coastal1 Credit Union

Brian Azar, President and Chief Executive Officer of Coastal1 Credit Union, is pleased to announce that Lynn Weinstein has been appointed Chair of the Credit Union’s Board of Directors.

She becomes the fifth Chair of the Board and first female to serve in the role.   Lynn has been a member of the board for the past 35 years, most recently serving as Vice Chair (2012-2026) in addition to Secretary (2010-2012), Treasurer (2004-2010) and Board Member since 1991 respectively.  

She is owner/operator of a successful interior design firm, LMW Designs, specializing in residential and commercial spaces by utilizing a spectrum of design principles from space planning to lighting, color selection, and more. Prior to opening LMW Designs, in 2006, Lynn worked as a licensed Nursing Home Administrator in the family business. She holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Rhode Island and is an ardent supporter of the credit union’s community volunteer initiatives, in addition to The House Rabbit Rescue.

Lynn succeeds outgoing Chair Ronald LeClair. He has been with Coastal1 for the past 32 yrs, as Chair (2010 – 2026); board member (1993-2009); and Supervisory Committee member (1991-1993). During his tenure, assets grew from $1.25 billion to $3.47 billion; from fourteen branch locations to nineteen; and membership totaling 66,000 to now more than 146,900. 

“Through prosperous and tough economic times, we’ve always been driven by our founding principle of ‘people helping people’,” said LeClair. “It has been my honor to serve as Chairman of this incredible Board of Directors. Thank you for your membership in Coastal1 Credit Union and for being part of this incredible journey. I look forward to continuing to serve on this esteemed board in service of you, our members.”

 “I am honored and humbled at this appointment,” stated Weinstein.   “Succeeding my dear friend, Ron, will not be easy but I am confident in my fellow board members and the management of the Credit Union that we will continue to steward this journey with the same focus on ‘people helping people’ that has been our north star in service to our members.”