Program recognizes credit union industry’s ‘rising young talent’
Washington, D.C., March 25, 2013—Credit Union Times today announced its newest honoree in its Trailblazers 40 Below program for 2013. Designed to recognize credit union executives under 40 who are working to better the industry’s future, the program includes an online mentoring component that helps young professionals and more seasoned executives to share experiences and learn from each other.
The first quarter Trailblazers 40 Below included Michael Bell, attorney with Howard & Howard; Patrick Basler, President/CEO of First Financial Credit Union (Chicago); and Nathan Schmidt, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for San Diego County Credit Union.
“Each of these young credit union professionals are commendable for their creative problem solving,” Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Sarah Snell Cooke said. “We enjoyed uncovering each of these rising stars’ stories and their contributions toward a stronger credit union community.”
The 2012 honorees were
- James Robert Lay, grower of relationships, PTP New Media
- Nathan Anderson, Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, Mountain America Credit Union
- David Tuyo, Interim President/CEO, Pen Air Federal Credit Union
- Lisa Totaro, Marketing Associate, Sunmark Federal Credit Union
- Matt Davis, Innovation Director, Filene Research
- Randy Smith, Co-founder and Publisher, CU Insight
- Matt Vance, Marketing and Community Manager, Industrial Credit Union
- Fred Fernandez, Vice President of IT and Remittances, Bethex Federal Credit Union
- Bill Clancy, Vice President of Retail Strategy, Lake Michigan Credit Union
- Michele DeBuhr, Vice President Consumer Credit Administration, OnPoint Community Credit Union
- Stacey Walker, Board Director, XCEL Federal Credit Union
- Chad Helminak, CUDE director of REAL Solutions and outreach, Wisconsin Credit Union League
Sponsored by CO-OP and now in its third year, nominations are taken year-round and narrowed down to an elite 12 who are recognized on CUTimes.com and in Credit Union Times.
The Trailblazers 40 Below virtual mentoring panel includes the Cooperative Trust, senior executives currently supporting the industry, and the Credit Union Retired Executives network.
Interested in joining the eMentor panel or nominating a young CU professional? Visit CUTimes.com.
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