KNOXVILLE, TENN. – September 17, 2025 – UT Federal Credit Union (UTFCU) CEO Kenyon Warren has been appointed to the prestigious 2026 Leadership Knoxville flagship program. Since joining UTFCU in March 2025, Warren has prioritized deepening the credit union’s longstanding commitment to community involvement. His participation in Leadership Knoxville—a 10-month immersive experience focused on civic leadership, regional collaboration, and East Tennessee culture—will reinforce Warren’s initiative to expand UTFCU’s community relationships and enhance its impact in the areas it is privileged to serve.

Says Warren, “We aim to strengthen our region through deeper collaboration across business, nonprofit, and civic sectors. I’m honored to represent UTFCU in the Leadership Knoxville program and deepen my understanding of the needs and opportunities that exist throughout Tennessee.”

Leadership Knoxville’s mission is to build a stronger Knoxville by developing leaders who are informed, engaged, and committed to service. The program equips participants with a hands-on understanding of local challenges and opportunities through sessions on government, education, economic development, and the arts. From police ride-alongs and school visits to legislative trips to Nashville, the program shapes compassionate service-oriented leaders.

In his first six months at UTFCU, Warren has launched impactful initiatives like:

• Establishing a Community Partnership Manager to lead outreach and expand financial education across UTFCU’s footprint
• Assessing UTFCU’s risk appetite to broaden access to financial tools for underserved communities
• Promoting internal talent and restructuring for agility and member impact
• Appointing a Director of Organizational Development to strengthen employee training and service

Warren’s approach reflects UTFCU’s commitment to serve “for all who love Tennessee.” Since its founding in 1969, the credit union has invested in community impact, including scholarship endowments, youth programs, the Kindness Committee, charitable giving, and support of small businesses.

Warren sees his participation in Leadership Knoxville as a critical step toward expanding UT Federal Credit Union’s influence and reinforcing its core philosophy of people helping people.

“As we grow, we’ll do so with purpose, building stronger relationships, lifting up our communities, and touching as many lives as we can,” he said. “Leadership Knoxville will help ensure our impact is both broad and meaningful.”