Certified Executive Program

23 Named Certified CU Executives in April

May 5, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Katye Long
CUNA Communications; (608) 231-4038
klong@cuna.coop

MADISON, Wis. – Certified Credit Union Executive (CCUE) designations were awarded to 23 individuals from 10 different states, bringing the total nationwide to 2,638.

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.

In addition, eight 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.

The Certified Executive Program (CEP) awarded specialty certifications to 18 credit union professionals. These certifications require in-depth courses in a specialty area, including: compliance, lending, financial management, marketing, and human resources.

The CEP is the overall name for the self-study program allowing for the above designations. 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 System. All new designations were awarded in April.

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. For more information on the CEP, contact Elaine Harrop at (800) 356-9655, ext. 4055.

April 2009 CCUE, CFSP, and Specialty Designees

CCUE DESIGNEES

Florida
Darlene M. Behringer, CCUE, Suncoast Schools FCU

Hawaii
Gary K. Nakata**, CCUE, Aloha Pacific FCU

Iowa
Brent Helin, CCUE, Des Moines Metro CU

Maine
James P. Frost*, CCUE, University CU

Michigan
Heather K. Luciani**, CCUE, Marshall Community CU

New Mexico
Larry E. Erickson, CCUE, New Mexico Educators FCU
Jan K. Gassiot, CCUE, New Mexico Educators FCU
Lisa M. Harney, CCUE, New Mexico Educators FCU
Terrance Laudick, CCUE, New Mexico Educators FCU
Kevin Murphy, CCUE, New Mexico Educators FCU
Angela M. Muxworthy*, CCUE, New Mexico Educators FCU

New York
Shawn M. Hayes, CCUE, Ticonderoga FCU

North Carolina
Dawnne V. Brown, CCUE, State Employees CU
Sylvia C. Cameron, CCUE, State Employees CU
Sandra R. Elliott, CCUE, State Employees CU
C. Stuart Hudson, CCUE, State Employees CU
Mary E. Huffman*, CCUE, State Employees CU
Lisa T. Lloyd, CCUE, State Employees CU
Tina Louise Torres, CCUE, State Employees CU
Danielle M. Walters, CCUE, State Employees CU
Rebecca B. Warren, CCUE, State Employees CU

Tennessee
Laurel E. Craig, CCUE, CFSP, Enrichment FCU

Washington
Keith P. Connolly*, CCUE, Horizon CU

CFSP DESIGNEES
Angela C. Badger, CCUE, CFSP, Enrichment FCU, Tenn.
Kelly L. Blackwell, CCUE, CFSP, Duke University FCU, N.C.
Kathy Colburn, CCUE, CFSP, Y-12 FCU, Tenn.
Keith P. Connolly*, CCUE, CFSP, Horizon CU, Wash.
James P. Frost**, CCUE, CFSP, University CU, Maine
Staci Harrison, CCUE, CFSP, Weokie CU, Okla.
Heather K. Luciani**, CCUE, CFSP, Marshall Community CU, Mich.
Stephanie R. Montgomery*, CCUE, CFSP, Weokie CU, Okla.

SPECIALTY CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Executive Program

Certified Financial Management Specialist
Bret H. Rigby, Deepwater Industries FCU, N.J.
Kara Tieman, Desco FCU, Ohio

Certified Lending Specialist
Annette Boyd, CFE FCU, Fla.
Scott J. Cabe, State Employees CU, N.C.
Keith P. Connolly, CCUE, CFSP, Horizon CU, Wash.
Michelle C Genusa, Jefferson Financial CU, La.
Tina M. Gerhart, Lebanon FCU, Pa.
Darren Nishioka, CU Hawaii FCU, Hawaii
Nancy L. Perry, CFE FCU, Fla.
Teresa A Seames, Suncoast Schools FCU, Fla.
Katrina A. Shano, Jefferson Financial CU, La.
Susan Spin, Suncoast Schools FCU, Fla.
Aimee R. Taylor, State Employees CU, N.C.

Certified Marketing Specialist
Brett Marchand, Tower FCU, Md.
Monika L. Scott, CCUE, Pennsylvania Credit Union Association

Certified Human Resource Specialist
Michael A. Barone, Members 1st CU, Calif.
Julie D. Flatt, CCUE, CFSP, CUCE, Florida Central CU, Fla.
Rosemarie Samuels, Southern Teachers and Parents FCU, La.

*honors
**high honors