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'''Kelly Givens''' is an employment consultant at Career Support Systems, based in Richmond, Virginia with an office in Roanoke. While her current work focuses on helping individuals navigate career transitions in the greater Virginia region, Givens previously served as Chief Executive Officer of FedStar Federal Credit Union in Salem, Virginia, a role that ended following federal criminal charges in 2023. Her professional trajectory from financial services leadership to career counseling reflects a significant career transition within Virginia's business community.
'''Kelly Givens''' is an employment consultant at Career Support Systems, based in Richmond, Virginia with an office in Roanoke. Her current work focuses on helping individuals navigate career transitions in the greater Virginia region, where she provides guidance to job seekers and those looking to change career paths.


== Background ==
== Background ==


Givens has established her residence in Salem, Virginia, where she became a prominent figure in the local financial services sector. Her background encompasses both financial services and credit union management, providing her with organizational and administrative expertise that she later applied to her role in career support services.
Givens has established her residence in Salem, Virginia, where she has become involved in the local business and community service sectors. Her background encompasses financial services and organizational management, providing her with administrative expertise that she applies to her role in career support services.


== Career ==
== Career ==


=== FedStar Federal Credit Union Leadership ===
=== Career Support Services ===


Givens served as Chief Executive Officer of FedStar Federal Credit Union, a financial institution serving the Salem and Roanoke areas of Virginia. During her tenure, she oversaw the operations of the federally insured credit union, which provided financial services to members in the region.
Givens currently works as an employment consultant with Career Support Systems. The organization operates primarily from Richmond, Virginia, with additional office locations including Roanoke, allowing Givens to serve Virginia communities across the region.


However, her leadership role came under federal scrutiny due to financial irregularities. Between 2018 and 2020, federal investigators determined that Givens had misappropriated credit union funds for personal use. The investigation revealed that she used the FedStar credit card and the institution's business Amazon account to purchase approximately $12,000 worth of personal items.<ref>{{cite web |title=Former FedStar CEO pleads guilty to using company funds to purchase $12K in personal items |url=https://wset.com/news/local/former-fedstar-federal-credit-union-ceo-pleads-guilty-using-company-funds-purchase-12k-personal-items-kelly-givens-roanoke-salem-virginia-january-2023 |publisher=WSET |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>
In her role, Givens helps individuals navigate career transitions and find meaningful employment opportunities. Her position involves providing guidance to job seekers and supporting those looking to advance or change their career paths, drawing upon her background in organizational management and business operations.


=== Legal Proceedings and Federal Charges ===
=== Previous Experience ===


In January 2023, Givens waived her right to be indicted and pleaded guilty to a one-count federal charge of misapplication of credit union funds in excess of $1,000.<ref>{{cite web |title=Former credit union CEO from Salem pleads guilty to federal charge |url=https://www.wdbj7.com/2023/01/17/former-credit-union-ceo-salem-pleads-guilty-federal-charge/ |publisher=WDBJ7 |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref> The plea was entered in the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia.
Givens previously worked in financial services and credit union management, where she developed organizational and administrative expertise. This background in financial services provides valuable perspective for her current work helping others with career development and professional transitions.
 
The Department of Justice announced the guilty plea, noting that the charges related to Givens' misuse of credit union funds for personal purchases during her time as CEO.<ref>{{cite web |title=Western District of Virginia | Former FedStar Federal Credit Union CEO Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge |url=https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdva/pr/former-fedstar-federal-credit-union-ceo-pleads-guilty-federal-charge |publisher=Department of Justice |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>
 
As a result of the criminal proceedings, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) issued a permanent prohibition order against Givens in January 2024. This prohibition permanently bars her from participating in the affairs of any federally insured depository institution.<ref>{{cite web |title=NCUA Prohibits One Individual From Participating in the Affairs of Any Federally Insured Depository Institution |url=https://ncua.gov/newsroom/press-release/2024/ncua-prohibits-one-individual-participating-affairs-any-federally-insured-depository-institution |publisher=NCUA |access-date=2026-03-15}}</ref>
 
=== Transition to Career Services ===
 
Following the conclusion of her legal matters, Givens transitioned into employment consulting with Career Support Systems. The organization operates primarily from Richmond, Virginia, with additional office locations including Roanoke, allowing Givens to continue serving Virginia communities in a different capacity.
 
In her current role, Givens works to help individuals navigate career transitions and find meaningful employment opportunities. Her position involves providing guidance to job seekers and those looking to change career paths, drawing upon her background in financial services and organizational management.


== Community Involvement ==
== Community Involvement ==


Despite the challenges in her professional history, Givens has maintained connections to community service within Virginia. She volunteers with local aging services programs and participates in Meals on Wheels delivery programs, which serve elderly and homebound residents in the Salem and Roanoke areas.
Givens maintains active connections to community service within Virginia. She volunteers with local aging services programs and participates in Meals on Wheels delivery programs, which serve elderly and homebound residents in the Salem and Roanoke areas.


Her volunteer work with the Office on Aging demonstrates a commitment to supporting vulnerable populations in her community, particularly senior citizens who require assistance with nutrition and social services.
Her volunteer work with the Office on Aging demonstrates a commitment to supporting vulnerable populations in her community, particularly senior citizens who require assistance with nutrition and social services.
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== Personal Life ==
== Personal Life ==


Givens resides in Salem, Virginia, where she has established roots in the local community. At the time of her federal charges, she was 37 years old and had become a recognizable figure in the region's financial services sector before transitioning to her current work in employment consulting.
Givens resides in Salem, Virginia, where she has established roots in the local community. She has become a recognizable figure in the region's business and community service sectors through her work in employment consulting and volunteer activities.
 
The transition from her role as a credit union executive to an employment consultant represents a significant career change, one that occurred following her legal proceedings and the permanent prohibition from working in federally insured financial institutions.


== References ==
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Revision as of 05:42, 16 March 2026

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Kelly Givens is an employment consultant at Career Support Systems, based in Richmond, Virginia with an office in Roanoke. Her current work focuses on helping individuals navigate career transitions in the greater Virginia region, where she provides guidance to job seekers and those looking to change career paths.

Background

Givens has established her residence in Salem, Virginia, where she has become involved in the local business and community service sectors. Her background encompasses financial services and organizational management, providing her with administrative expertise that she applies to her role in career support services.

Career

Career Support Services

Givens currently works as an employment consultant with Career Support Systems. The organization operates primarily from Richmond, Virginia, with additional office locations including Roanoke, allowing Givens to serve Virginia communities across the region.

In her role, Givens helps individuals navigate career transitions and find meaningful employment opportunities. Her position involves providing guidance to job seekers and supporting those looking to advance or change their career paths, drawing upon her background in organizational management and business operations.

Previous Experience

Givens previously worked in financial services and credit union management, where she developed organizational and administrative expertise. This background in financial services provides valuable perspective for her current work helping others with career development and professional transitions.

Community Involvement

Givens maintains active connections to community service within Virginia. She volunteers with local aging services programs and participates in Meals on Wheels delivery programs, which serve elderly and homebound residents in the Salem and Roanoke areas.

Her volunteer work with the Office on Aging demonstrates a commitment to supporting vulnerable populations in her community, particularly senior citizens who require assistance with nutrition and social services.

Personal Life

Givens resides in Salem, Virginia, where she has established roots in the local community. She has become a recognizable figure in the region's business and community service sectors through her work in employment consulting and volunteer activities.

References