Sharon Begarney

Sharon Hudgins, CUDE, NCP

VP – IP Support Services

Sharon oversees item processing implementations, research and adjustments and remote deposit services.

Sharon has extensive experience in the payment services arena, beginning her career in 1980 as a research clerk with First National Bank of Dallas. Later that year, FNB's item processing operations were purchased by Texas Credit Union League, where Sharon continued to serve in a number of member service and item processing roles.

In 1994, when Catalyst Corporate purchased TCUL's item processing department, Sharon transitioned into the role of research, adjustments and day returns manager. Over the years, she has been a pivotal player in the conversion of paper check processing to electronic imaging. Sharon has contributed actively to the development and enhancement of all of Catalyst Corporate's remote deposit products and to the creation of its remote deposit support team.

Sharon has served on numerous internal and industry payment services committees and formerly chaired the adjustments committee for National Clearing House Association (now Viewpointe). She is certified by the National Credit Union Foundation as a Credit Union Development Educator and the Electronic Check Clearing House Organization (ECCHO) as a National Check Professional.