Councils Executive Committees
HR & Organizational Development Council Executive Committee
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
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)
Spencer Park
HR & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL 2nd Vice Chair
SVP, Chief People & Administrative Officer, Deseret First Credit Union
Education
- M.S.- Human Resources, Utah State University- Logan, UT
- B.S.- Business Management, Utah State University- Logan, UT
- Western CUNA Management School Graduate
- Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
Professional Activities
- CUNA HR/OD Council Member since 2012
- SHRM Member
- Utah's Credit Unions- Education Committee Member
Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments
- Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)- HRCI
- Top Workplaces in Utah- Salt Lake Tribune
- Best Credit Unions to Work for- CU Journal & American Banker
- CUNA HR/OD Council- Best of Show Award Winner- 2021
- CUNA HR/OD Council- Management Practices Award Winner- 2021
Nikki Badje
SVP/Chief People Officer
TruWest Credit Union
Education
- Bachelors in communication from Grand Canyon University
- Currently in my master’s program for Business Administration at GCU
Professional Activities
- CUNA HR/OD Council Member
Honors, Awards, and Major Accomplishments
- CUNA HR/OD 2020 Professional of the Year award
- AZ Business – Leaders to Watch in 2023
- Phoenix Business Journal – People on the Move
Lauren DeAngelis
Chief Learning Officer
Carolinas Credit Union League
Education
- Certificate in Business Coaching – North Carolina State University
- Certified Project Manager – Boston University
- MA – Oregon State University, BS and AA in Education – University of New Hampshire
Professional Activities
- CUNA HR/OD Council Member
- SE CUNA Management School – Advisory Chair
- Creator and Director of TalentGuided Coaching Services
- Developer of Leadership Development Institute
Honors, Awards, and Major Accomplishments
- Top Trainer of the Year – BankBoston
- Awarded Best Sales Trainer – Sallie Mae
- Awarded top corporate fundraiser for the following program initiatives; American Heart Association, American Cancer Society and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
- Nationally recognized women’s gymnastics official and clinic technician
Jamie Gower
VP-Human Resources
WESTconsin Credit Union
Education
- Masters HR & Labor Relations, UW-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
- BS, Business Administration, Minor Training, UW-Stout, Menomonie, WI
- Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SHRM-SCP)
Professional Activities
- HR/OD Council Member
- HR/OD Conference Committee
- HR/OD Awards Committee
- Chippewa Valley Society of HR
- SHRM member
- Workforce Development Committee, Eau Claire Chamber
Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments
- Women in Leadership August 2022
Marsha Needham
VP Organizational Development
PrimeWay Federal Credit Union
Education
- Master of Science in Human Resources Development (MSHRD)
- Credit Union Development Educator, USA (CUDE)
- Credit Union Development Educator Europe (DEEU)
- Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor designation (CCUFC)
Professional Activities
- CUNA HR/OD Council Member
- Member of the Association for Talent Development (ATD)
- Vistage Worldwide Inc. Member
Honors, Awards, and Major Accomplishments
- CUNA Experience Learning Live Merit Award
Kris Pender
Chief People & Culture Officer
Hanscom Federal Credit Union
Education
- MS/MBA, Northeastern University
- BS Management & Communications, University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Certificate in Project Management, Boston University
Professional Activities
- CUNA HR/OD Council Member
- SHRM Member
- Volunteer - National Day of Service & Remembrance
- Volunteer - Hanscom FCU Charitable Foundation
Tammy Teitscheid
Chief Experience Officer
Elevations Credit Union
Education
- Bachelor or Science, Economics, Cornell University
- Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
Professional Activities
- CUNA HR/OD Council Member
- Elevations Foundation, Board Chair
- Blind IT, Board Member
- CSU HR Edge, Executive Member
- Local Change (Elevations Foundation), Board Member
Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments
- Top Workplaces 2023, 2024, 2025, The Denver Post & Top Workplaces 2024, 2025, USA Today
- Diana Ferguson Diversity and Inclusion Champion Award, 2025, Blind IT
Kris Walters
VP Human Resources
Members First Credit Union
Education
- BA - Human Resources Management - Oakland University - Rochester, MI
- CUNA Management School, Certified Credit Union Executive (CCUE)
- CUNA Credit Union HR Certified Professional (CUHRCP)
- Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
- Certified Professional in Human Resources (SHRM-CP)
Professional Activities
- CUNA HR/OD Council Member
- CUNA HR/OD Awards Committee
- SHRM member
- VSHRM member
- VSHRM Member Connect Committee
Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments
- President's Strategic Impact Award 2021, awarded to Members First Credit Union HR Team