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89 Named CUNA Certified Credit Union Executives (CCUE)

Mark Wolff – CUNA Communications
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Tracy Travis – CUNA Marketing
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MADISON, WI (May 23, 2012) – Certified Credit Union Executive (CCUE) designations were awarded to 89 individuals from 18 different states, bringing the total nationwide to 3,109.

CCUE, instituted in 1975, is the hallmark of professional credit union achievement. Designed for managers and those aspiring to credit union leadership, the program teaches advanced credit union management and operations techniques. CUNA has also aligned the CCUE designation with CUNA Management School. Students now earn the designation upon graduation from the school. For more information about CUNA Management School, visit training.cuna.org/cms.

In addition, six individuals earned the Certified Financial Services Professional (CFSP) designation. This program began in 1999 as a designation targeted specifically at educating credit union professionals specializing in financial services.

CUNA also awarded specialty certifications to 44 credit union professionals. These certifications require in-depth courses in a specialty area including: compliance, lending, financial management, marketing, and human resources.

Recommended for college credit by the American Council on Education (ACE), the classes and materials are tailored specifically to those working within the credit union movement. All new designations were awarded in March.

CUNA congratulates the recipients who have continued their education and training to earn designee and specialist standing. The names and the credit unions of the new CCUE, CFSP, and specialty designees are listed below.

CCUE DESIGNEES 

Alabama

  • Mark B. Mink, CCUE, APCO ECU
  • Alan L. Russell, CCUE, APCO ECU

Florida

  • Annette Boyd, CCUE, CFE FCU
  • Laura A. Cappelli, CCUE, Community Credit Union of Florida
  • Linda H. Fales, BSACS, CCUE, Suncoast Schools FCU
  • Julie C. Hunter, CCUE, Suncoast Schools FCU
  • Tracey Maples, CCUE, Suncoast Schools FCU
  • Jessica Maria Martines, CCUE, Suncoast Schools FCU
  • Mary Ellen Schuck, CUCE, BSACS, CCUE, City County CU
  • Mary Vaglica, CCUE, Tampa Postal FCU
  • Joanna Velez, CCUE, Suncoast Schools FCU
  • David E. Wysokowski, CCUE, CFE FCU

Hawaii

  • Antonya “Tony” H. Uza, CCUE, Hickam FCU

Iowa

  • Bebe A. Benzing, CCUE, CUNA Mutual Insurance Society

Illinois

  • Janice M. Hickman, CCUE, IH Mississippi Valley CU

Kansas

  • Jana L. Magnuson, CPA, CCUE, Mainstreet CU

Louisiana

  • Michelle C. Cooper, CCUE, Jefferson Financial CU
  • Alisa M. Eaton, CCUE, Neighbors FCU
  • Joni M. Holaway, CCUE, Neighbors FCU
  • Rhonda D. Hotard, CCUE, CFSP, Louisiana FCU
  • Shirley Rushing, CCUE, Neighbors FCU
  • Katrina A. Shano, CCUE, Jefferson Financial CU
  • Stephanie M. Sievers, CCUE, St Joseph Broadmoor FCU
  • Carolyn T. Smith, CCUE, Neighbors FCU
  • Leah R. Tate, CCUE, Neighbors FCU *
  • Karen L. Thompson, CCUE, CFSP, Neighbors FCU
  • Kim-Nhung T. Tran, CCUE, Greater New Orleans FCU

Maine

  • Stephen A. Van Rensselaer, CCUE, Atlantic Regional FCU

Michigan

  • Donna M. Anargyros, CCUE, Christian Financial Credit Union
  • Francine A. Brandt, CCUE, Dow Chemical ECU

North Carolina

  • Lynne J. Blalock, CCUE, State ECU **
  • Selena D. Boone, CCUE, State ECU
  • Charity H. Bunting, CCUE, State ECU
  • Donavita Chavis, CCUE, State ECU
  • Rita T. Currin, CCUE, State ECU
  • Valerie V. Curtis, CCUE, Coastal FCU
  • Alice A. Damico, CCUE, State ECU
  • Brenda B. Dula, CCUE, State ECU
  • Laura K. Gilpatrick, CCUE, State ECU
  • Jennifer B. Hamrick CCUE, State ECU
  • Christopher B. Hawkins, CCUE, State ECU
  • Jonathan A. Jones, CCUE, State ECU
  • Ryan C. Lycans, CCUE, Marine FCU
  • Cynthia L. Miller, CCUE, State ECU
  • Larry Thomas Miller, CCUE, State ECU
  • Lisa T. Moss, CCUE, State ECU
  • Cathy B. Pardue, CCUE, State ECU
  • Gail K. Perrell, CCUE, State ECU
  • Crystal A. Plyler, CCUE, State ECU
  • Angela D. Powell, CCUE, State ECU
  • Lisa A. Pressley, CCUE, State ECU
  • Audrey K. Price, CCUE, State ECU
  • Julie L. Propst, CCUE, State ECU
  • Linda Rafidi, CCUE, State ECU
  • Angela Roper, CCUE, State ECU
  • Judy J. Smith, CCUE, State ECU
  • Stephanie B. Sykes, CCUE, State ECU
  • Jamie S. Taylor, CCUE, State ECU
  • Effie W. Terrell, CCUE, State ECU
  • Katherine B. Whitt, CCUE, State ECU **

New Hampshire

  • Brian J. Therrien, CCUE, Holy Rosary Regional CU *

New Mexico

  • Mario A. Cervantes, CCUE, New Mexico Educators FCU
  • James C. Dugger, CCUE, New Mexico Educators FCU
  • Donald R. Fenstermacher, CCUE, New Mexico Educators FCU
  • Mindi L. King, CCUE, New Mexico Educators FCU

Ohio

  • Michael S. Barr, CCUE, Commodore Perry FCU
  • Kara L. Tieman, CCUE, Desco FCU

Pennsylvania

  • Joette M. Colletts, CCUE, CUNA Mutual Insurance Society
  • Joseph P. Klaiber, CUCE, CCUE, Timberland FCU
  • Deborah A. Manczka, CCUE, Erie General Electric FCU
  • Carrie A. Wood, CCUE, Timberland FCU

South Carolina

  • Michael W. Beam, CCUE, Palmetto Citizens FCU **

South Dakota

  • Judy Wolff, CCUE, Avanti FCU

Tennessee

  • Ronald S. Barnes II, CCUE, ORNL FCU
  • Courtney Kristina Campbell, CCUE, Y-12 FCU
  • Hannah E. Elgin, CCUE, Enrichment FCU
  • Revonda S. Golden-Dean, CCUE, Lowland Credit Union
  • Bridget D. Griffin, CCUE, Enrichment FCU
  • Kathryn T. Haley, CCUE, Lowland Credit Union
  • Sandy F. Johnson, CCUE, Eastman CU
  • Stephanie A. Lawson, CCUE, Enrichment FCU
  • Christy M. Smith, CCUE, CFSP, Y-12 FCU
  • Katie Van Petten, CCUE, Enrichment FCU
  • Kathy H. Watson, CUCE, CCUE, US Community CU *

Texas

  • Sandra E. Flores, CCUE, GECU *
  • Arthur V. Hornell, Jr., CCUE, The People’s FCU
  • James S. Lawrence, CCUE, GECU
  • Lorrain Mata, CCUE, CFSP, GECU
  • Jacque L. Valdez, CCUE, GECU

CFSP DESIGNEES

  • Lorraine Mata, CCUE, CFSP, Louisiana FCU, LA
  • Stephanie M. Sievers, CCUE, CFSP, GECU, TX
  • Charlene Silvey, CCUE, CFSP, St Joseph Broadmoor FCU, LA
  • Christy M. Smith, CCUE, CFSP, Y-12 FCU, TN
  • Karen L. Thompson, CCUE, CFSP, Neighbors FCU, LA
  • Kerry B. Westlund, CFSP, Elevations CU, CO

SPECIALTY CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Compliance Specialist

  • David Gonzalez, CCUE, CFSP, Suncoast Schools FCU, FL
  • Terri G. Haight, CCUE, CFSP, Suncoast Schools FCU, FL
  • Jennifer L. Nelson, CUCE, AP Federal Credit Union, OH
  • Glenn A. Styer, CCUE, Bucks First FCU, PA

Certified Financial Management Specialist

  • Kathy Colburn, CCUE, CFSP, Y-12 FCU, TN
  • Jana L. Magnuson, CPA, CCUE, Mainstreet CU, KS
  • Lorraine Mata, CCUE, CFSP, GECU, TX
  • Stephanie M. Sievers, CCUE, CFSP, St Joseph Broadmoor FCU, LA
  • Christy M. Smith, CCUE, CFSP, Y-12 FCU, TN
  • Kim-Nhung T. Tran, CCUE, Greater New Orleans FCU, LA

Certified Lending Specialist

  • Roy Anderski, GECU, TX
  • Ronald S. Barnes II, CCUE, ORNL FCU, TN *
  • Jennifer J. Burkmier, CUNA Mutual Insurance Society, OH
  • Courtney Kristina Campbell, CCUE, Y-12 FCU, TN
  • Robyn P. Coleman, Suncoast Schools FCU, FL
  • Valerie V. Curtis, CCUE, Coastal Federal Credit Union, NC
  • Cynthia B. DeDeaux, Neighbors FCU, LA
  • Alisa M. Eaton, CCUE, Neighbors FCU, LA
  • Rosa Gautreaux, CCUE, GECU, TX
  • David Gonzalez, CCUE, CFSP, Suncoast Schools FCU, FL
  • Joni M. Holaway, CCUE, Neighbors FCU, LA
  • Linda S. Kline-Bailey, Enrichment FCU
  • Stephanie A. Lawson, CCUE, Enrichment FCU
  • Tonya Ruth Leach, ETMA FCU, TN
  • Jessica Maria Martines, CCUE, Suncoast Schools FCU, FL
  • Irma Olivas, GECU, TX
  • Angela D. Powell, CCUE, State ECU, NC
  • Trisha B. Prilleux, Neighbors FCU, LA
  • Kimberly Erin Russell, Suncoast Schools FCU, FL
  • Stephen D. Shepler, CCUE, Suncoast Schools FCU, FL
  • Laura J. Simmons, Suncoast Schools FCU, FL
  • Effie W. Terrell, CCUE, State ECU, NC
  • Karen L. Thompson, CCUE, CFSP, Neighbors FCU, LA
  • Richard L. Ulrich, CCUE, GECU, TX
  • Marcella Marie Wevley, CUNA Mutual Insurance Society, WA
  • Stephen Michael Whitener, Suncoast Schools FCU, FL

Certified Human Resource Specialist

  • Janette McElwain, CCUE, Suncoast Schools FCU, FL
  • April M. Fugate, CCUE, CFSP, Enrichment FCU
  • Rebecca Moore, Suncoast Schools FCU, FL

Certified Marketing Specialist

  • Gerovani Blackshear, JM Associates FCU, FL
  • Sandra E. Flores, CCUE, GECU, TX *
  • Lisa B. Lehman, Park View FCU, VA
  • Evelyn D. Tafalla, CCUE, HUD FCU, DC
  • Judy Wolff, CCUE, Avanti FCU, SD

*honors
**high honors

For more information about the CUNA Certified Executive Program (CEP), visit training.cuna.org or call 800-356-9655, ext. 4961.

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