Councils Executive Committees
Marketing, PR & Development Council Executive Committee
Education
- Master of Science (MS) in Data Marketing Communications, West Virginia University
- Western CUNA Management School
- Bachelor of Arts (BA), Chapman University
Professional Activities
- Adjunct Instructor, Data Marketing Communications and Digital Marketing Communications M.S. programs, West Virginia University
- Government Relations Committee, Montana's Credit Unions
- Member Resources Committee, CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council
- Council Member, City of Los Alamitos (2016)
Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments
- CUNA Diamond Awards Recipient
- Marketing Association of Credit Unions MAC Awards Recipient
- 2019 CUNA Diamond Best of Show Award
- 2022 & 2019 MACQUEE Best of Show Award
- Emmy Nominations, Northwest Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Education
- Bachelor of Science (BS) - Marketing - Texas A&M University
- Entrepreneurial Leadership - Texas A&M University
- Master Business Administration - Strategic MBA Program - Concentrations: Economic Development & Entrepreneurship - University of Houston - Victoria
Professional Activities
- Bachelor of Science (BS) - Marketing - Texas A&M University
- Entrepreneurial Leadership - Texas A&M University
- Master Business Administration - Strategic MBA Program - Concentrations: Economic Development & Entrepreneurship - University of Houston - Victoria
Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments
- 2023 Rising Star (CUNA), 2023 Diamond Award (CUNA), On The Rise (Honeybook), IABC Bravo Award - Heisman Campaign, Ideas Challenge
Education
- Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing - Louisiana State University
Professional Activities
- CUNA Marketing & BD Council - Executive Committee
- Baton Rouge Area Credit Union Charity Golf Tournament Committee, (2017 - 2024)
- Louisiana Credit Union League, Baton Rouge Chapter - Vice Chair (2021-2022)
- Judge, CUNA Diamond Awards (multiple years)
Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments
- 2019 CUNA Marketing & BD Council Rising Star
- CUNA Diamond Awards Recipient
- Telly Awards Recipient (2020 & 2021)
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a minor in Animal Science
- University of California, Davis
Professional Activities
- Public Relations Society of America
- America's Credit Unions Marketing, PR and Development Council - Conference Committee, 2024 & 2025 Co-Chair
- America's Credit Unions Marketing, PR and Development Council - Diamond Awards Committee, 2026 Co-Chair
Volunteer Service
- Board of Directors, Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative
- Chair, Western Vista Community Foundation
- Honorary Command Chief, F.E. Warren Air Force Base
- Cheyenne Downtown Development Association Board
- Kiwanis Club of Cheyenne
- Board of Directors, Air Force Association - Cowboy Chapter
- Cheyenne Frontier Days - Public Relations Committee
- Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce, Military Affairs Committee
- Girl Scouts
Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments
- 2024 Financial Narrative 50
- 2023 Wyoming Woman of Influence, Marketing & Public Relations
- 2022 CUNA M&BD Community Outreach Professional of the Year
- 2021 CUNA M&BD Volunteer of the Year
- 2020 Credit Union Journal Credit Union Rock Star Award
- 2020 Air Force Association Exceptional Service Award
- 2019 Credit Union Journal Best Practice Award
- 2019 PR News Corporate Social Responsibility Award
- 2015 Wyoming 40 Under Forty
- 2015 Air Force Association Medal of Merit
- America's Credit Unions Diamond Award recipient (2021, 2024 & 2025)
Education
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Marketing/ Minor in English – Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL
- CUNA Marketing Management School, Credit Union Certified Marketing Executive (CUCME)
- eMarketing Association, Certified Digital Marketer (CDM)
- America's Credit Unions Marketing Management School, Credit Union Business Development Professional (CUBDP)
Professional Activities
- Member, CUNA CMBDC, Diamond Awards Committee, 2016-2018
- Judge, CUNA CMBDC Diamond Awards, 2013- 2016
- Judge, CUNA CMBDC Business Development Person of the Year, 2015
- President, Gadsden Rotary Club, 2018
- Chair, Board of Directors, United Way of Etowah County, Pace-Setter Chair, 2018
- Chair, United Way of Etowah County, Financial Division 2013-2015, Industrial Division 2016
- Member, Georgia Credit Union Marketing Council, Member 2018
- Leadership Etowah, Gadsden/Etowah Chamber of Commerce, 2018
- Chair, JR Achievement of Etowah County, Chair, 2012-2014
- Chair, Diamond Award Committee, 2021-2025
- Chair, Member Resources Committee, 2022
- Co-Chair, Sponsorship Committee, 2022-2023, 2025
- Gadsden Rotary Club, 2009-Present
Honors, Awards, and Major Accomplishments
- Multiple CUNA Diamond Awards
- CUES Golden Mirror Awards
- 2017 Excellence in Education, Financial Literacy, Gadsden/Etowah Chamber
- 2016 LSCU Credit Union of the Year
- 2013 United Way of Etowah County Excellence in Service Award
- 2012 United Way of Etowah County Loaned Executive of the Year
Education
- Westminster College, Master's in Leadership Certificate
- University of Utah, BS Psychology
Professional Activities
- Jordan Education Foundation, Board Member
- Davis Education Foundation, Board Member
- David Eccles School of Business Alumni, Board Member
- Board Member, PRSA Utah Chapter
- Active Member, Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)
Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments
- Mountain America Summit Award 2014 and 2016
- Mountain America multiple Diamond Award Recipient 2014-present
Spencer Carver is a strategic marketing and communications leader with deep roots in the credit union industry. As Marketing Director at Granite Credit Union, he leads efforts to strengthen brand visibility, drive member growth, and deliver measurable results.
In addition to his role at Granite, Spencer serves on the Executive Committee of the Marketing, PR & Development Council at America’s Credit Unions, helping guide national conversations around marketing innovation in the credit union space.
An active member of PRSA and a board member for the PRSA Utah Chapter, Spencer is committed to elevating the profession and mentoring the next generation of communicators.
Sumeet Grover is the EVP and Chief Strategic Growth & Digital Officer at UFCU, responsible for leading strategy, growth, digital, everyday banking products, data, analytics, payments, AI, and technology functions. Previously, Sumeet served as EVP and Chief Digital & Marketing Officer at Alliant, the largest digital credit union in the US. During his tenure, he led digital, marketing, deposits and lending product strategy, operations, payments, and member experience functions, and created new benchmarks by delivering industry-leading growth and member satisfaction.
Prior to Alliant, Sumeet had a nearly two-decade career at Citibank, where he held leadership positions in marketing, digital, client experience, operations and technology functions. As a visionary leader, advisor, educator, and board member, he has a track record of leading cross-functional global teams, developing and executing strategic roadmaps, delivering exceptional client experiences, maximizing business growth, accelerating digital transformation, and generating long-term value.
Sumeet is deeply committed to community engagement, focusing on financial literacy, housing stability, food security, digital inclusion, and community development. A dynamic speaker and thought leader, he shares insights on growth, engagement, transformation, fintech integrations, artificial intelligence, and advanced technologies at conferences, webinars, and podcasts. Recognized by peers, he has earned industry accolades, including global Top 50 Marketer and Top 50 Technology Professional. His perspectives have been featured in top media outlets like American Banker, NY Times, PYMNTS, US News, CU Times, Wall Street Journal, and Forbes. He holds a bachelor’s degree in science, a master’s in business administration, a fellowship from The Marketing Academy, and certifications from The Wharton School, Yale School of Management, and Columbia Business School.
Education
- California State University of Los Angeles, AA
- University of Phoenix, BA Information Technology
Professional Activities
- Chair - CUNA Marketing & Bus Development Council Membership Committee
- Vice Chair - CUNA Marketing & Bus Development Council Recognition Awards Committee
- MBR - CUNA Marketing & Bus Dev Council Executive Committee
- MBR - CUNA Marketing & Bus Development Council Diamond Awards Committee
Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments
- Western CUNA Management School - Delta Class 2006
Education
- Bachelor of Science - University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
Professional Activities
- Member - Diamond Awards Committee 2015-2024
- Judge - Diamond Awards 2016-2018
- The Bond Between Board Member 2020-current
- St Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member 2023 - current
- 3M Open Leadership that Matters - 2020
Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments
- Top Women in Finance – Finance and Commerce 2023
- Notable Leader in Marketing - Twin Cities Business Magazine 2022
- CU Rockstar 2021
- Multiple CUNA Diamond Awards
Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments
- Notable Leader in Marketing - Twin Cities Business Magazine 2022
- CU Rockstar 2021
- Multiple CUNA Diamond Awards
Education
- Bachelor of Science - Advertising, South Dakota State University
- Moorhead State University
- Credit Union Certified Marketing Executive (CUCME), America's Credit Unions - Expected Graduation 2025
Professional Activities
- Board Member, SE605 Chapter of Credit Unions
- Member, America's Credit Unions' Mktg&BD Conference Planning Committee
- Co-Chair, Executive Leadership Team, Sioux Falls Go Red for Women Event
- Hospitality Team Lead, Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church
Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments
- 2020 Sioux Falls Up And Comer
- Diamond Award Recipient
- DakCU Award Recipient
As the Vice President of Community Impact at iQ Credit Union, Evan Strandberg leads financial education, philanthropy, and business development initiatives, including a dynamic campus branch program across multiple high schools. With a background in marketing and a passion for credit union advocacy, he focuses on driving member engagement and community impact.
Evan studied marketing at Kutztown University and is a graduate of Western CUNA Management School, Pi Class (best class ever), class of 2018. He serves on the advisory board of WSUV Carson College of Business and is a board member at Mount St. Helens Institute. His contributions to the industry have earned him recognition, including the 2018 Charles M. Clark Award and the 2021 Real Heroes of Education honor.
At the ACU Marketing and Business Development Conference, Evan will present the SWAG Showcase, offering insights on how branded merchandise can enhance engagement, build loyalty, and drive business growth.
Education
- Associate of General Studies, New Mexico State University – Carlsbad
- Emergency Medical Services, Intermediate Technician with a focus in Paramedic Studies
- Certified Credit Union Marketing Executive (CUCME), Credit Union National Association (2017)
- Certified Credit Union Business Development Professional (CUBDP), Credit Union National Association (2018)
Professional Involvement & Community Leadership
- Marketing, PR, and Business Development Conference Committee – Over 10 years of active involvement
- Council Member (2014–Present)
- Carlsbad Department of Development
- Executive Board Secretary/Treasurer
- Board Member (2019–Present)
- Carlsbad MainStreet
- Executive Board Secretary/Treasurer
- Board Member (2018–Present)
- Rotary Club of Carlsbad
- Board Member
- Public Relations Chair (2023)
Education
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Management, Florida State University
- Credit Union Business Development Professional (CUBDP), CUNA
- Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor (CCUFC), CUNA
- Certified Credit Union Executive (CCUE) Designation, In Progress, CUNA
- Children's Home Society - Tallahassee, Board Member
Professional Activities
- WFSU Advisory Council, Member
- CUNA Diamond Awards Recipient
Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments
- Desjardins "Adult and Youth Financial Education Award" Recipient, League of Southeastern Credit Union
- Business Partner of the Year, Gadsden County Schools, Thomas County Schools