B.S. in Accounting - Missouri State University (Summa Cum Laude)
Certified Public Accountant
Professional Activities
Chairperson - United States Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation Audit Committee
Chairperson - Challenger Learning Center of Colorado
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants
Vistage peer advisory and executive coaching
Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments
NCAA First Team Academic All-American - Soccer
Filene Research Institute's i3 innovation program
Father of Twins + 1, 15 months apart
Faith Anderson
VICE CHAIR
Senior Vice President & General Counsel, American Airlines Federal Credit Union
Faith Anderson
VICE CHAIR
Senior Vice President & General Counsel, American Airlines Federal Credit Union
Education
Marquette University Law School, Juris Doctor, Law Review
University of Wisconsin, Bachelor of Business Administrator
Professional Activities
Chair of Cornerstone CUL's Regulatory Engagement Committee and Member of its Grassroots Committee
Member of NAFCU's Legislative Committee
Member of American Bar Association, State Bar of Texas and State Bar of Wisconsin
Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments
2016 to 2018 - Member of CFPB's Credit Union Advisory Council. Chair of the Card, Payment & Deposit Markets Subcommittee
2017 - Testified before U.S. House Financial Services Committee's Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee re: Examining the BSA/AML Regulatory Compliance Regime
2010 - Testified at hearing before Federal Reserve Governor Elizabeth Duke re: HMDA
2009 to 2017 - Member of CUNA's Consumer Protection Subcommittee. Served as Vice Chair
2009 to 2012 - Chair of the American Bar Association Business Law Section Committee on Credit Unions
2005 to 2007 - Federal Reserve Board Consumer Advisory Council Member. Chair of Depository & Delivery Systems Committee
Jennifer Kimmell
SECOND VICE CHAIR
SVP, Chief Experience Officer, TruWest Credit Union
Jennifer Kimmell
SECOND VICE CHAIR
SVP, Chief Experience Officer, TruWest Credit Union
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
Jackie Gilbert
COMPLIANCE & RISK COUNCIL CHAIR
SVP, Chief Risk Officer, Suncoast Credit Union
Jackie Gilbert
COMPLIANCE & RISK COUNCIL CHAIR
SVP, Chief Risk Officer, Suncoast Credit Union
Jackie Gilbert is a senior executive with deep expertise in Enterprise Risk Management, Fraud Risk Management, Business Resilience and Physical Security, Compliance, and Vendor Management. She is known for driving enterprise-wide risk strategies that enhance resilience, regulatory compliance, and operational integrity.
Education & Certifications
Certified Credit Union Executive (CCUE)
Certified Credit Union Risk Management Expert (CUERME)
Certified Credit Union Compliance Expert (CUCE)
Certified Credit Union Bank Secrecy Act (BSACT)
Tampa College
Saint Leo University
Professional Activities
Chair, CRO ONEs Group
Board Member, Hillsborough Education Foundation
Tampa General Hospital Patient and Family Advisor
Panelist and Speaker at industry conferences, sharing insights on risk, compliance, and resilience strategies
Fabiana Burkett
COMPLIANCE & RISK COUNCIL CHAIR VICE CHAIR
Chief Risk Officer, Orange County’s Credit Union
Fabiana Burkett
COMPLIANCE & RISK COUNCIL CHAIR VICE CHAIR
Chief Risk Officer, Orange County’s Credit Union
Education
JD, Pontifical Catholic University
Certified Chief Executive, CUES CEO Institute
Credit Union Enterprise Risk Management Expert, CUNA
Credit Union Compliance Expert, CUNA
Professional Activities
Member, Global Women’s Leadership Network Southern California Sister Society
Past Member, OSI Compliance Advisory Council
Past Board Member, Journey Covenant Church
Volunteer, Friends of Angel Autism Family Camp
Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments
Over 20 years of credit union regulatory compliance and risk management experience
Mother of a brave Army Ranger and a talented dancer
Casey Kucera
FINANCE COUNCIL CHAIR
CFO, Keesler FCU
Casey Kucera
FINANCE COUNCIL CHAIR
CFO, Keesler FCU
Education
Master of Finance, Indiana University
Master of Business Administration, Indiana University
B.S.M., Finance, Tulane University
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Credit Union Enterprise Risk Management Expert (CUERME)
Professional Activities
Member of CUNA Finance Council, AICPA, LCPA
Finance Committee Member, United Way SELA
Member, New Orleans Chapter, AFWA
Treasurer, St. Angela Merici Cooperative
Brett Fisher
Finance Council Vice Chair
CFO, Skyla Credit Union
Brett Fisher
Finance Council Vice Chair
CFO, Skyla Credit Union
Education
Bachelor of Science in Horticultural Science: North Carolina State University, 2007
Masters of Business Administration - Investment Management: University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2009
Professional Activities
Member of the CFA Institute and the North Carolina CFA Society
CUNA Finance Council - Conference Planning Committee
Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments * Chartered Financial Analyst®️ Designation, awarded August 2016
NCUA Southeast Examiner of the Year - 2013
Trent Savage
HR & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL CHAIR
Chief Human Resources Officer, Mountain America Credit Union
Trent Savage
HR & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL CHAIR
Chief Human Resources Officer, Mountain America Credit Union
Education
MBA, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
BS, History, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
Professional Activities
CUNA HR/OD Council August 2020
Stampin' Up Board Director
BYU HR/OD Advisory Council Chair
Courage Reins Board Member
Utah HR Executive Roundtable Board Member
Honors, Awards, and Major Accomplishments
Utah HR Disruptor of the Year Award - 2020
Ascendant Leader Award, BYU HR/OD 2013
Silvia Dimma
HR & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Vice Chair
CHRO, Michigan State University FCU
Silvia Dimma
HR & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Vice Chair
CHRO, Michigan State University FCU
Education
Doctor of Business Administration - Walden University
Master of Business Administration - Aspen University
Bachelor of Business - Laurentian University
Bachelor of Adult Education - Brock University
Professional Activities
Sparrow Foundation, Board Member
Greater Lansing SHRM, Member
SHRM, Member
CUNA HR/TD Council Member
Small Talk
Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments
Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SHRM-SCP)
Jeremy Pinard
LENDING COUNCIL CHAIR
Chief Lending Officer, Canvas Credit Union
Jeremy Pinard
LENDING COUNCIL CHAIR
Chief Lending Officer, Canvas Credit Union
Education
CUNA Management School | Graduate 2006
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Utica College of Syracuse University 1995
Bachelor of Science May 1995
Professional Activities
Transunion Credit Union Advisory Board
Centennial Lending Board member
Credit Union Direct Connect Master Committee member
CUNA Lending Council – Conference Committee member
CUNA Lending Council – Executive Committee member
Honors, Awards, and Major Accomplishments
Fairview Girls High School Soccer Coach | 2010 5A State Champions
Julie Lind
LENDING COUNCIL VICE CHAIR
SVP – Chief Lending Officer, WSECU
Julie Lind
LENDING COUNCIL VICE CHAIR
SVP – Chief Lending Officer, WSECU
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science in Management, Centralia College
Pacific Coast Banking School
Western CUNA Management School
The Business Lending School
CUNA Compliance Certification
Cardwell 306 CEO Certification
Professional Activities
Lending Council Committee Member
Lending Council Conference Committee Chair
Honors, Awards, and Major Accomplishments
Obtained Bachelor Degree in 2014 and graduated from Pacific Coast Banking School in 2018
Josh Wilson
Marketing, PR & Development Council CHAIR
Senior Vice President of Marketing, Whitefish Credit Union
Josh Wilson
Marketing, PR & Development Council CHAIR
Senior Vice President of Marketing, Whitefish Credit Union
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
LaShanta Green
Marketing, PR & Development Council VICE CHAIR
Chief Engagement Officer, Park Community Credit Union
LaShanta Green
Marketing, PR & Development Council VICE CHAIR
Chief Engagement Officer, Park Community Credit Union
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
Clifton Van Scyoc
Innovation & Technology COUNCIL CHAIR
Chief Information Officer, PSECU
Clifton Van Scyoc
Innovation & Technology COUNCIL CHAIR
Chief Information Officer, PSECU
Education
Shippensburg University of PA – BSBA – Business Information Systems
Stanford University Graduate School of Business – Strategic Innovation Institute
Harrisburg University – Chief Information Officer Certificate
Cardwell 306 Group
Certified IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation
Professional Activities
CUNA Technology Council Sponsorship Committee
Temenos Client Advisory Council
Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments - Community Involvement:
SCPA Works – Board Member
South Central NextGen Technology Partnership – Steering Committee
Mark Reed
Innovation & Technology Council VICE CHAIR
Senior Vice President Technology, American Airlines Credit Union
Mark Reed
Innovation & Technology Council VICE CHAIR
Senior Vice President Technology, American Airlines Credit Union
Education
MBA, Information Assurance, University of Dallas
BBA, Business Computer Information Systems, University of North Texas (UNT)
Professional Activities
Symitar Security Advisory Committee Member
Honors, Awards, and Major Accomplishments
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)
Wendie Ellis
OPERATIONS & MEMBER EXPERIENCE COUNCIL CHAIR
Director Payment Services, Horizon Credit Union
Wendie Ellis
OPERATIONS & MEMBER EXPERIENCE COUNCIL CHAIR
Director Payment Services, Horizon Credit Union
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
Cynthia Ryan
OPERATIONS & MEMBER EXPERIENCE COUNCIL VICE CHAIR
EVP/Chief Operations Officer, Connect Credit Union
Cynthia Ryan
OPERATIONS & MEMBER EXPERIENCE COUNCIL VICE CHAIR
EVP/Chief Operations Officer, Connect Credit Union
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
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