Jennifer Borowy | Women to Watch Honoree
- Year: 2025
- Location: WomanUp and Celebrate Southeast Michigan
President & CEO of Michigan First Credit Union
Jennifer Borowy is the President and CEO of Michigan First Credit Union in Lathrup Village, Michigan, where she drives the organization’s strategic vision and operational excellence. With over 17 years of experience in the financial industry, Jennifer brings a proven track record of innovation and leadership to an organization with nearly 100 years of history. She joined Michigan First in 2018 as Chief Member Experience Officer and was quickly promoted to Chief Operations Officer the following year.
Jennifer began her banking career with National City Bank, which later became part of PNC Bank, balancing multiple roles while earning her Master of Business Administration from Walsh University. She later rose from Assistant Branch Manager to Vice President of one of the largest branches in the PNC network.
Before joining Michigan First, Jennifer served as President and CEO of Buckeye State Credit Union in Akron, Ohio. Her leadership led to a significant turnaround in profitability and net worth, earning her the Credit Union Magazine’s 2018 Rock Stars Award and ensuring that Buckeye State Credit Union was set up for success.
In 2024, Jennifer was honored for her impactful work by Crain’s Detroit Business as a member of the 40 Under 40 class, by DBusiness as a 30 in Their Thirties honoree, and presented a Professional Achievement Award for outstanding alumni by Walsh University.
