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 |
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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.