Paula Stopera joined CAP COM Federal Credit Union in 1980 and was promoted through the organization to her current position of President/CEO in 2004.  Paula also holds the position of Treasurer on the CAP COM FCU Board of Directors and serves on the Board of Managers of The CAP COM Group (subsidiaries of CAP COM Federal Credit Union).

CAP COM Federal Credit Union is the second largest Credit Union in the Capital Region and has been recognized as the number one Credit Union nationwide for Member Satisfaction (Raddon Financial Group 2003, 2005, 2008 & 2013). The Credit Union has been a recipient of The Business Review’s Great Places to Work Award for 14 years running, The Times Union’s Top Workplace Award and voted the Best Credit Union and Best in Customer Service by Capital Region Living for 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015.  CAP COM has been acknowledged for being one of the Fastest Growing Companies in the Capital Region, 5 years in a row.  

With a passion for assisting those in need, by partnering with community organizations, Paula was instrumental in creating The CAP COM Cares Foundation who’s purpose is to nurture our community by supporting community health and wellness, financial literacy and education as well as, children and underprivileged families. Since its inception in 2003, the CAP COM Cares Foundation has provided over $3.8 million dollars to organizations who are making a difference in the Capital Region. This is accomplished all through the heartfelt generosity of the staff, volunteers and members of CAP COM Federal Credit Union. The Foundation proudly partners with more than 100 local organizations in support of our community needs. 

Paula currently serves as Chair for the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce.  In October, 2017 she began her term serving on the Advisory Council to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Paula was a recipient of the Chamber’s Women of Excellence Awards as well as the 2011 recipient of their Arthur Kapner Spirit Award.   Paula is also a past recipient of The “Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award – Corporation” from Girls Inc., as well as the Hudson Valley Community College Otto V. Guenther Career Achievement Award.  Paula has been awarded the YMCA’s President’s award, as well as the Mary E. Brizell Building a Senior Community Award.  In addition, she was selected as Professional of the Year by The Credit Union Association of New York.   

Paula resides in Latham, NY and her favorite pastime is enjoying summers in Lake George with family and friends.