The Filene Research Institute has selected a total of 22 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 September 29 – October 2, 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Although the recruitment process was targeted toward adding 15 new U. S. members, 17 individuals representing 12 states were selected due to an exceptional pool of candidates. In addition, for the first time i3 will include a five-person Canadian team representing three provinces.
“Filene is very excited to continue our strong history of ideation in the U.S. while expanding to include broader participation from Canada. We are eager to continue our collaboration with our friends to the north and explore their financial model at our fall meeting,” says Denise Gabel, Filene’s chief innovation officer.
Currently i3 members are working on topics such as the American Dream, sustainability, and income generation. i3’s most recent blockbuster is an anonymous debt management tool for members. Credit unions can test drive Debt in Focus and tap into the service by contacting 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,” says Gabel. “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:
- Shelly Berryman, Director Member Advocacy, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union ($7.7 billion, Tustin, CA)
- Corey Bowes, Chief Operating Officer, OMISTA Credit Union ($138 million, Moncton, NB)
- Dawn Collins, Project Manager, Mt. Lehman Credit Union ($40 million, Abbotsford, BC)
- Julie Cosgrove, Vice President of Employee Relations, Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union ($1.3 billion, St. Paul, MN)
- Mark Coudriet, VP of IT, Xceed Financial Credit Union ($769 million, El Segundo, CA)
- Louise Delaney, Manager, Marketing, Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union ($459 million, Salmon Arm, BC)
- Yolanda Draine, Senior VP, Human Resources, First South Credit Union ($333 million, Bartlett, TN)
- Paul Ebisch, Chief Financial Officer/VP, Assemblies of God Credit Union ($77 million, Springfield, MO)
- Jackie Edwards, Business Development Manager, Connexus Credit Union ($245 million, Rothschild, WI)
- Ernesto Flores, Executive Vice President, Camino Federal Credit Union ($91 million, Montebello, CA)
- Josette Gauthier, Senior Vice-President, Human Resources, Alterna Savings ($2.0 billion, Toronto, ON)
- Matthew Henry, VP of IT, Elevations Credit Union ($898 million, Boulder, CO)
- Jane Kennedy, Marketing & Business Development Manager, Utilities Employees Credit Union ($679 million, Wyomissing, PA)
- Mike Kenzie, Chief Administrative Officer, Patriot Federal Credit Union ($402 million, Chambersburg, PA)
- Paul Kirkbride, VP Credit Services, Unitus Community Credit Union ($734 million, Portland, OR)
- Tamela Meade, VP – Member Service, American Airlines Federal Credit Union ($5.3 billion, Fort Worth, TX)
- Toni Montgomery, Community Relations Manager, Americhoice Federal Credit Union ($151 million, Mechanicsburg, PA)
- Chris Phillips, Director of Marketing, Land Of Lincoln Credit Union ($116 million, Decatur, IL)
- C.J. Presto, VP Finance, Baxter Credit Union ($1.3 billion, Vernon Hills, IL)
- Lisa Randall, Vice President Lending & Marketing, Vermont Federal Credit Union ($228 million, Burlington, VT)
- Domenic Vinci, Senior Vice President & Chief Operations Officer, Interior Savings Credit Union ($1.8 billion, Kelowna, BC)
- Alison Wolf, Vice President of Marketing, FAA Credit Union ($352 million, Oklahoma City, OK)
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