Councils Executive Committees
Lending Council Executive Committee
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
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
Education
- Bachelor of Arts – Washington State University – 1997
- Certified Financial Manager
- Ongoing MBA in Organizational Leadership from Eastern Washington University with completion in March of 2025
Professional Activities
- Cuna Lending Council – Conference Committee
- Clarkston Rotary Club
- Tri-State Hospital Foundation Trustee
- Cougar Club
Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments
- Former Chairman of the Board of the Children’s Developmental Center
- Outstanding Trustee Award Winner – Tri-State Hospital Foundation
- Volunteer of the Year – Kadlec Hospital Foundation
- 10 years Head High School Boys Basketball Coach
Education
- CUNA Management School - UW - Madison - 2022
- Master of Science - Emporia State University - 2011
- Bachelor of Science - Oklahoma Wesleyan University - 2005
Professional Activities
- CUNA Lending Council - Member Resources, Conference Committee, EC
- Oklahoma Governmental Affairs Legislative Review Subcommittee
- Oklahoma Collectors Association
- Cherokee Council of Boy Scouts
- Building Bridges of Oklahoma
- Daybreak Rotary Club
- Bartlesville Regional United Way CIC Chair
Honors, Awards, and Major Accomplishments
- Certified Credit Union Executive - CCUE
Jeff Forsgren has been in credit unions and lending for nearly 20 years filling many roles from part-time teller to his current role as Chief Lending Officer for Members Trust of the Southwest FCU in Houston. Jeff loves helping members and employees achieve their financial and career dreams. In every role, Jeff seeks efficiency, improvement, and excellence. He has excelled in all types of lending driving growth, improving the member experience, driving profitability, and reducing compliance errors.
Education
- NAFCU Management and Leadership Institute
- CUES School of Advanced Consumer Lending
- Southeastern CUNA Management School
Professional Activities
- Former Tri County Credit Union League Secretary
- Former Kiwanis Club of Oak Ridge Board of Directors
- CUNA Lending Council Executive Committee Member
- CUNA Lending Council Conference & Membership Committee Member
Honors, Awards, and Major Accomplishments
- CUNA Lending Council Top Community Contributor 2023
- 30 years of service at Enrichment FCU
- Best 3rd year project Southeastern CUNA Management School
Education
- Bachelor of Business Administration with concentration in Organizational Leadership – Southern New Hampshire University
- Certified Lending Expert – Lending Solutions Inc (Rex Johnson training)
- Certified Solar and Green Lender – University of New Hampshire - Inclusiv Solar and Green Lending program
Professional Activities
- Lending Council Conference Committee – America’s Credit Unions
- Education Committee – Michigan Credit Union League (MCUL)
- Board Member – Port Huron Township Recreation Board
- Volunteer – local community and youth development programs
Honors, Awards, and Major Accomplishments
- Speaker and presenter at various CU conferences
- 22 years of Credit Union experience
Education
- BA, Political Science, University of Washington
- Executive MBA, University of Washington, Foster School of Business
Professional Activities
- Member, Lending Executive Committee
- Member, Lending Council Conference Committee
- Next Level Executive / Pre-Conference Chair
- Prior Volunteer Event Chair
- Breakout Session Speaker
- Member, Lending Council Scholarship and Next Level Executive Committees
- Leadership Tomorrow Selection and Finance Committee
- President, Kent School District Board of Directors
Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments
- 13+ years at BECU and 30+ years in banking industry
- President, Kent School District Board of Directors
- Leadership Tomorrow Selection and Finance Committee
Honors, Awards, Education, and Major Accomplishments
- Credit Union Business Lending Professional (CUBLP) Certification
- Mover & Shaker Award, Leadership Eau Claire program
- School of Credit Card Program Management, certificate
- LSIC Management Institute, certificate
- Emotional Intelligence, certificate
- Advanced School of Consumer Lending, certificate
Professional Activities
- Lending Council Member
- Lending Council Member Resource Committee,2nd Vice Chair
- Lending Council Engagement Committee Chair
- Mentor, Tristate Mentorship Match program
- Mentor, America’s Credit Unions Councils Mentor Match program
Education
- CUNA Management School, University of Wisconsin, Madison- With Honors & CCUE Designation
- Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Western Governors University
- Master of Business Management, Western Governors University
Professional Activities
- Experian Credit Union Advisory Council Member
- America First Credit Union Care-A-Lot Board Member
- ACU Lending Council Executive Committee
Honors, Awards, and Major Accomplishments
- CUNA Management School Class Secretary – Graduating Class of 2016
- Panelist and speaker at various credit union conferences
- 24+ years of service at America First Credit Union