We have selected 19 exceptional credit union executives to join the Institute’s i3 (Ideas, Innovation, Implementation) program, which fosters the development of new ideas and innovations for credit unions. Each member will serve a two-year term and participate in semi-annual meetings arranged by Filene. The next meeting will be held in October 2010 in Berkeley, CA.
Currently i3 members are partnering with other non-profit organizations and several cooperatives to collaborate and develop new ideas around housing, retirement savings, and tapping synergies between credit unions and other cooperatives. i3’s most recent blockbuster is a loan feature that rewards members for making loan payments on-time by reducing their interest rate. Credit unions can learn more by emailing us.
Over 60 applications from qualified credit union executives were received. The selection process evaluated innovative aptitude, experience, and other key factors including present position, leadership abilities, motivation, geography, and type of credit union. Innovation is a people business. Having such a rich talent pool in these challenging economic times illustrates the industry’s strong commitment in building a better tomorrow.
Congratulations to the following new i3 members:
- Douglas Adams, President/CEO, Muna Credit Union ($23 Million, Meridian, MS)
- David Birky, Director- Strategic Development , Interra Credit Union ($500 Million, Goshen, IN)
- Robert Chavez, Executive Vice President & COO, Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union ($1.5 Billion, Albuquerque, NM)
- Chris Chippindale, Vice President- Enterprise Initiatives, Ent Federal Credit Union ($3.1 Billion, Colorado Springs, CO)
- Paul Farmer, Innovation Officer, Veridian Credit Union ($1.7 Billion, Cedar Falls, IA)
- Carlene Frimer, Corporate Trainer, United Communities Credit Union ($568 Million, Essex, ON, Canada)
- Sharon Gaugler, Vice President- Lending, A+ Federal Credit Union ($780 Million, Austin, TX)
- Michael Hostetler, E-Commerce & Market Research Manager, Finance Center Federal Credit Union ($402 Million, Indianapolis, IN)
- Shannon Huot, Marketing Manager, Educators Credit Union ($1.2 Billion, Racine, WI)
- Kathy Martin, Senior Vice President- Development & Support, Directions Credit Union ($536 Million, Sylvania, OH)
- Lisa Palma, Vice President- Member Services, TruStone Financial Federal Credit Union ($650 Million, Plymouth, MN)
- Betsy Sommers, Vice President- Staff Development, Seasons Federal Credit Union ($120 Million, Wethersfield, CT)
- Nick Talley, Assistant Vice President- Branch Lending, Chetco Federal Credit Union ($372 Million, Brookings, OR)
- Lauren Vance, Vice President- Strategic Development & Product Delivery, Christian Financial Credit Union ($242 Million, Roseville, MI)
- Joni Walker, Senior Vice President- Missoula Federal Credit Union ($328 Million, Missoula, MT)
- Michael Warrell, Senior Vice President- Member Service, Smart Financial Credit Union ($430 Million, Kingwood, TX)
- Corina Watts, Senior Manager- Marketing, University Federal Credit Union ($1.2 Billion, Austin, TX)
- Derrik Wynkoop, Vice President- Retail Delivery, Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union ($2.9 Billion, Poughkeepsie, NY)
- Stacie Wyss-Schoenborn, Vice President- Member Solutions, Boeing Employees Credit Union ($8.8 Billion, Seattle, WA)
For information on the Filene Research Institute’s i3 group and projects Click here.
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Congratulations to the group. The previous i3 classes have produced some of the more innovative marketing initiatives in the credit union space. I can’t wait to see what this year’s team will do. As you all roll out your various initiatives in the years to come, please feel free to reach out and share your projects with readers of The Financial Brand.
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