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Wescom Financial Appoints Albert Chang as New Vice President of Marketing to Lead Brand Growth and Member Engagement

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wescom Financial, a leading member-owned financial institution serving over 250,000 individuals in Southern and Central California, has appointed Albert Chang as Vice President of Marketing. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing Wescom’s marketing, advertising, and public relations strategy and implementation, guiding the organization’s efforts to expand its reach, elevate its brand presence, and strengthen member connections across its California markets.

Chang brings more than two decades of marketing leadership experience in healthcare, utilities, consumer goods, and retail. Most recently, he served as Executive Director of Marketing at CVS Health, where he led omnichannel go-to-market and growth marketing strategy for CVS Health’s multi-billion dollar health services business (including COVID testing, MinuteClinic, and flu shots). He was instrumental in driving customer acquisition and retention through data-driven performance campaigns and shaping brand positioning, reinforcing CVS Health’s role as a trusted partner in everyday wellness and preventive care. Prior to that, Chang had also served as Director of Marketing at Kaiser Permanente, overseeing national and California marketing efforts. During his tenure with Kaiser Permanente, he developed marketing strategies to drive member growth, enhance member engagement, and foster brand affinity in diverse local communities.

“Albert’s expertise in brand strategy and passion for data-driven marketing make him a tremendous addition to our leadership team,” said Ashley White, Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer at Wescom. “We are confident his vision and experience with mission-driven, member-focused organizations will help us elevate our brand, broaden our impact, and deliver even greater value to the members and communities we serve.”

At Wescom, Chang will lead the development and execution of integrated marketing and communications initiatives designed to drive growth, deepen member loyalty, and advance Wescom’s mission of building better lives for Californians.

“I am honored to join Wescom Financial at such an exciting time of growth and opportunity,” said Chang. “I look forward to using my experience with mission-driven organizations and consumer-facing brands to build on Wescom’s strong foundation and create meaningful connections across California.”

Wescom Financial offers a full range of banking products and services, financial education programs, and grants that support community-based organizations.

To learn more about Wescom Financial’s leadership team, visit wescom.org/about-us/our-team.

About Wescom Financial

For more than 90 years, Wescom Financial has been dedicated to building better lives for Californians through a full array of banking products and services, including insurance and investment solutions. Wescom also offers accessible financial education, top-rated digital banking tools, lower loan rates and fees, and higher savings yields. Today, with 30 branches between Southern and Central California, Wescom serves more than a quarter million individuals. Headquartered in Pasadena, California, Wescom is proud to be named one of "America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions” by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025. The Wescom Foundation, its charitable arm, supports community-based organizations through strategic grantmaking and community engagement. Wescom is federally insured by NCUA and is an Equal Housing Opportunity Lender. For more information, please visit wescom.org.

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