The Operations & Member Experience Council Executive Committee plays a key leadership and advisory role in shaping the direction of the Council, guiding strategic priorities and supporting the delivery of meaningful member benefits and experiences. Members of the Executive Committee also lead and participate in sub-committees, working collaboratively with America's Credit Unions and other Council volunteers to plan events, develop resources, and strengthen engagement across the Council community.
Councils Executive Committees
Operations & Member Experience Council Executive Committee

Education
- MBA – University of Phoenix
- BS Business Management – University of Phoenix
- Western CUNA Management School
Professional Activities
- CUNA OME Membership Committee
- OME Nominations Committee
- Junior Achievement of Arizona Ladies Day to Play Committee Member
Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments
-
Top 20 under 40 Award Winner, 2018, and 2025 Arizona Most Influential Women in Business Award Winner

Education
- MBA - Western Governors University
- BS - Business Management / Finance, Summa Cum Laude Colorado Technical University
- Western CUNA Management School, High Honors
Professional Activities
- CUNA Ops&ME Member Resources Committee - Member
- Spokane Chapter of Credit Unions - President
- Spokane International Credit Union Day Committee - Member
- NWCUA Strategic Market Share Task Force - Previous Member
Honors, Awards, and Major Accomplishments
- 2018 CUNA Ops&ME Professional of the Year
- 2018 Volunteers of America Community Partner Award (International Credit Union Day)
- 2018 Recipient of Spokane Mayoral Coin for Community Involvement
- WCMS Class Vice President & Golf Tournament Vice Chair, Event Chair Class of 2015

Education
- BBA University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
- CUNA Management School - CCUE
- Credit Union Development Educator- CUDE
- Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor- CCUFC
- Certified IRA Expert (CIS II)
Professional Activities
- CUNA Operations & Member Experience Council- Member Resources Committee
- CUNA Technology Council- 2000-2004
- Past President League of Southeastern Credit Unions
Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments
- Iron Arrow, University of Miami

Education
- BA- University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Professional Activities
- Executive Alliance (Women Leaders in Maryland)- Member
- Bel Air Recreational Council- Previous Board Member

Education
- BA – University of Texas, Austin, TX
- BA Economics – Lawrence University, Appleton, WI
Professional Activities
- ACU Operations & Member Experience Council – Membership, Member Resources, and Scholarship Committees

Education
- MBA, Troy University
- BSBA, Troy University
- Certified Credit Union Executive Manager, 2023
Professional Activities
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc- Alumni Chapter Vice President
- National Black MBA- Previous Member
- CUNA OME Committee- Member
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Education
- Associates Degree in Management and Leadership - Lansing Community College
- Bachelor of Business Administration - Northwood University
- Masters of Science in Management, Strategy, and Leadership - Michigan State University
Professional Activities
- CUNA Engagement Committee
- Webberville Community Schools Board of Education
- Leadership Lansing
Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments
- CUNA OME 2020 Top Contributor Award

Education
- Certified Chief Executive (CCE), Credit Union Executive Society
- Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), Saint Leo University
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Human Resources Management, Saint Leo University
Professional Activities
- Region United Network Board Members for United Way of Central Maryland
- Advocacy Committee for the Maryland DC Credit Union Association
- OME Conference Committee for America’s Credit Unions
- Giveback Sub-Committee for OME Conference
Leadership Areas
- Member Experience (five branch locations)
- Member Support (full-service call center)
- Performance Marketing
- Security and Facilities
Jeff Gehris, CCE, serves as Chief Operating Officer at Securityplus Federal Credit Union in Baltimore, Maryland, where he oversees a broad portfolio of strategic and operational areas, including member experience across five branch locations, member support through a full-service call center, performance marketing, and physical security and facilities. With a strong focus on delivering exceptional service and operational excellence, Jeff brings a compassionate, growth-oriented leadership approach that aligns with the Credit Union’s mission to serve and empower its members.
Jeff holds a Certified Chief Executive (CCE) designation from the Credit Union Executive Society and earned both his MBA and BA in Human Resources Management from Saint Leo University. A dedicated advocate for the credit union movement and community engagement, he contributes his expertise as a board member of the Region United Network for the United Way of Central Maryland, and as an active member of the Advocacy Committee for the MD|DC Credit Union Association. Additionally, he serves on the OME Conference Committee and its Giveback Sub-Committee for America’s Credit Unions, helping to shape industry conversations around operational innovation and member impact.

Education
- BS - Business Administration - Indiana Wesleyan University
- CUNA Management School - CCUE
Professional Activities
-
Indiana Credit Union League - Board of Directors
Honors, Awards, and Major Accomplishments
- 2016 Indiana Credit Union League Emerging Leadership Award
- Vice-President of CUNA Management School Class of 2013
- 2019 Credit Union Rockstar

Education
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication
- CUES Institute: Fintech – Cornell University
- Credit Union Development Educator
- Certified Credit Union Executive
Professional Activities
- Board of Directors: SECU Life Insurance Company, Credit Union Investment Services, SECU Brokerage Services, SECU*RE (SECU’s property management subsidiary)
- Visa Executive Client Council

Education
- BS – Accounting – Weber State University
- Master of Professional Accountancy – Weber State University
- Certified Public Accountant
Professional Activities
- CUNA OME COO Exchange / Forum Committee
- CUNA OME Sponsorship Committee
Honors, Awards, and Major Accomplishments
- Utah Business Forty Under 40 Recipient

Education
- Bachelor of Science (BS) - Portland State University
- Graduate of the Emerging Leaders Program - September 2016
- Credit Union Development Educator - April 2018
- Western CUNA Management School - July 2023
Professional Activities
- Treehouse
- Shoreline Farmers Market - Past Board Member
- Juntos Avanzamos Advisory Board Member
- Western CUNA Management School Upsilon Class of 2023 Co-President and Vice President - 2022 - 2023
Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments
- Credit Union Times Trailblazers 40 Below - 2017