MADISON, WI (April 28, 2014) -- The Cooperative Trust and the Credit Union National Association CFO Council are co-hosting the first ever Crash the CFO Council Conference May 18-21 in Las Vegas, Nev. Crashers include:
- Thomas Igartua, Seasons Federal Credit Union, The Credit Union League of Connecticut
- Joseph King, Interra Credit Union, Indiana Credit Union League
- Bonita Knatterud, North Star Community Credit Union, Credit Union Association of the Dakotas
- Alicia Kortus, Dover Federal Credit Union, Delaware Credit Union League
- Chelsea Paynter, Fort Community Credit Union, Wisconsin Credit Union League
- Jennifer Smith, Maps Credit Union, Northwest Credit Union Association
- Camille Stephenson, Mazuma Credit Union, Missouri Credit Union Association
- Benjamin Teske, America's First Federal Credit Union, League of Southeastern Credit Unions
- Grace Webster, Nottingham Credit Union, Association of British Credit Unions Ltd.
- Kyle Zagunis, Co-op Services Credit Union, Michigan Credit Union League
Learn more about these Crashers at trust.coop/crashcfo14.
Each Crasher receives a full conference registration from the CFO Council, as well as a year-long membership to the Council and up to $1000 in travel expenses. The Cooperative Trust, founded by Filene Research Institute and best known for partnering with CUNA for Crash the GAC, is the credit union systems’ foremost young professional network, arranging local, state and national events to help inspire and challenge young credit union professionals.
With a focus on the future of finances within credit unions, the Crash the CFO program gives young professionals the opportunity to meet with industry leaders and existing CFOs to give them a deeper insight in to the world of credit union finance and planning. The Cooperative Trust will run a tailored program alongside the main event and allow for mentor sessions with key individuals. Previous sessions included guests from the National Credit Union Foundation, Credit Union National Association, National Credit Union Administration, Filene Research Institute and CUNA Mutual Group
“We are excited to partner with the CFO Council,” said James Marshall, leader of The Cooperative Trust. “This is an exciting opportunity for our Crashers to dive deeper into credit union function and functionality as opposed to mission, as with our Crash the GAC event. Having worked with the Lending Council, we are now excited to work with the CFO Council to develop and run their Crash program.”
Crash the CFO Council brings another stage of partnership between The Cooperative Trust and Credit Union National Association.
“We’re thrilled with the opportunity to provide young credit union professionals with the chance to be a part this event that brings together 400-500 credit union financial experts,” said Suzanne Weinstein, vice chair of the Council and CFO at Orlando Federal Credit Union. “We’re pleased to work with The Cooperative Trust to help make this happen.”
About The Cooperative Trust: The Cooperative Trust is a grassroots community of young people who work in credit unions and cooperatives. Founded by the Filene Research Institute and made possible by CUNA Mutual Group, the Trust connects and enables several hundred young people fighting for the future of socially responsible finance through meet-ups, mentorships and collective action.
About the CUNA CFO Council: The CUNA CFO Council is a member-led partnership of more than 1,200 CFOs and finance professionals dedicated to providing education, leadership, networking support, professional development tools and expertise to its members in order to shape the enhancement of the role and diversity of operations in the credit union industry. The CUNA CFO Council is one of the six organizations that make up the CUNA Councils, a network of more than 5,800 credit union professionals. For more information, visit www.cunacfocouncil.org or www.cunacouncils.org.