The Innovation Acceleration Committee executes within the Association’s strategy of providing solutions that deliver measurable, tangible value across the six-state ecosystem. This committee works with Association staff to connect innovative solutions with credit unions to advance solutions, products, and resources that deliver tangible value to consumers. The Innovation Acceleration Committee members serve as a resource to examine emerging trends and find solutions that enable credit unions to deliver more value to their members through high-functioning operations and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Connecting Innovative Solutions: The committee actively seeks out and connects credit unions with cutting-edge solutions, products, and resources that add tangible value to consumers.
  • Enhancing Member Value: By examining emerging trends, the committee identifies solutions that enable credit unions to provide high-functioning operations and deliver more value to their members.
  • Sustainable Growth: The committee’s focus is on fostering sustainable growth for credit unions, helping them thrive in the ever-changing financial landscape.

The Innovation Acceleration Committee is a catalyst for progress, propelling the Credit Union Movement into a future defined by innovation, enhanced member experiences, and enduring success. Together, we drive measurable value, enrich consumer lives, and shape a thriving ecosystem across our six-state region.

Name

Organization

Position

Rod Austin Blue FCU Co-Chair
Nancy Sternitzky Sound CU Co-Chair
Timothy Amato Red Canoe CU Member
Seth Baker Credit Union West Member
Bruce Barnett Pima FCU Member
Andrew Bellah Red Canoe CU Member
Tony Bulleri Kitsap CU Member
Alex Carlston Great NorthWest FCU Member
Kemi Chavez Blue FCU Member
Ben Christensen Credit Union West Member
Andrew Chung Gesa CU Member
Michelle Cropley Waterfront FCU Member
Damian Dario Credit Union of Denver Member
Jeff Dunn Rogue CU Member
Shawn Dunn WSECU Member
Dan Edgerton Clarity CU Member
David Eldred Solarity CU Member
Meredith Ellis Red Canoe CU Member
Kelley Ferguson Numerica CU Member
Michael Florea Columbia CU Member
Gracie Franks Clarity CU Member
Greg Gallaway STCU Member
Tom Gessel First CU Member
Eric Givens Arizona Financial CU Member
A.C. Griffith North Coast CU Member
Schwan Hardi Credit Union of Denver Member
Cindy High Frontier CU Member
Rob Hoyle Vantage West CU Member
Jack Ingram WECU Member
Li Jacobson Embold CU Member
Patricia Kelly STCU Member
Hans Kim BECU Member
Toby King CapEd CU Member
Chris Kirkley Peninsula CU Member
Jordan Lehrman iQ CU Member
Kirk Letourneau SELCO Community CU Member
Pedro Lopez TruWest CU Member
James Massey Trona Valley FCU Member
Jim Mau Heritage Grove FCU Member
Mark Michaels Columbia CU Member
KayCee Murray Numerica CU Member
David Noble Rivermark Community CU Member
Jeremy O’Niel HAPO Community CU Member
Sara Ott Canvas CU Member
Stephen Pagenstecher Point West CU Member
Jacob Phillips Canvas CU Member
Clint Picton Rogue CU Member
Annette Pixley InRoads CU Member
Stefanie Robinson Horizon CU Member
Mark Rowan Credit Union Of Colorado Member
Joey Rudisill Central Willamette CU Member
Scott Sager Colorado CU Member
Jeremy Sankwich CapEd CU Member
Char Sears Unitus Community CU Member
Heather Szymanski Space Age CU Member
Osman Ulhaq OneAZ CU Member
Richard Vaughn Air Academy FCU Member
Mike Vogeler P1FCU Member
Carol Wadleigh Partner Colorado CU Member
Ronda Wagner Unitus Community CU Member
Don West Westmark CU Member
Nicole White Rivermark Community CU Member
Mark Willden Idaho Central CU Member
Ron Winter InRoads CU Member
Stacie Wyss-Schoenborn Central Willamette CU Member
Ryan Zilker Sound CU Member
Jennifer Kutcher WECU Ex Officio
Cameron Smith GoWest Credit Union Association Staff Liaison
Cameron Smith GoWest Credit Union Association Executive Team Member

To learn more about how to join the Innovation Acceleration Committee, please reach out to Cameron Smith.