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Bragg Mutual Federal Credit Union welcomes Dawn Ausborn to board of directors

By Staff Report, posted Nov 11, 2026 on BizFayetteville.com

Dawn Ausborn, CPA

Bragg Mutual Federal Credit Union (Bragg Mutual) has announced that Dawn Ausborn, CPA, vice president for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer of Methodist University, has joined its Board of Directors. A fixture of Fayetteville's financial and higher- education communities for more than three decades, Ausborn brings deep expertise in accounting, strategic financial planning, regulatory compliance and organizational leadership to the member-owned cooperative.

"We are thrilled to welcome Dawn to our board. Her decades of experience guiding the finances of a major institution, and her commitment to accountability and sound stewardship, align perfectly with our mission of putting members first. Her insight will be invaluable as Bragg Mutual continues to grow and serve more families and businesses across the Carolinas," said John Szoka, Chairman of the Board of Bragg Mutual Federal Credit Union, in a press release. 

Steve Foley, President and CEO of Bragg Mutual Federal Credit Union shared in the release: “Dawn is joining a distinguished board seeking to serve the local population and brings a healthy knowledge of people and issues in Southeastern North Carolina to our Boardroom. Credit Unions and other Not-for-Profit entities think of board members as a community treasure, because they serve as volunteers to help find the needs of the public. Having Dawn join our board brings a strong level of community leadership to our credit union".

Ausborn earned her bachelor's degree in accounting from Methodist College (now Methodist University) in 1989 and began her career with six years at the Fayetteville public accounting firm Murphy & Black Accountants. She returned to her alma mater in 1995 as an accountant and became a licensed certified public accountant in North Carolina in 1996 — the same year she was promoted to Assistant Controller.

She went on to earn a Master of Science in Administration, with a focus on human resources, from Central Michigan University in 2000. Ausborn was named Controller in 2003 and joined the President's cabinet as Associate Vice President for Business Affairs and Controller in January 2013. She was promoted to Vice President for Business Affairs in April 2016 and to her current role as Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer in July 2021.

As a key member of the president's executive leadership team, Ausborn oversees all aspects of the university's financial operations. She provides strategic vision, fiscal responsibility, accountability and regulatory compliance through her leadership of departments including the Controller's Office, Student Financial Services, Financial Aid, Human Resources, Payroll, Auxiliary Services and Information Technology.

Ausborn is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA) and the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO).

"I'm honored to join the Bragg Mutual board. Credit unions exist to serve their members and their communities, and that people-first approach is something I deeply believe in. I look forward to helping Bragg Mutual build on its long legacy and continue providing trusted, affordable financial services to our neighbors," said Ausborn in a press release.

Founded in 1952 to serve the civilian employees of Fort Bragg, Bragg Mutual has grown into one of North Carolina's fastest-growing credit unions while staying true to its not-for-profit, member-owned roots. As a cooperative, Bragg Mutual returns value to its members through competitive rates, lower fees and personalized service from people who live and work in the communities they serve.

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