CUNA Management School: Year Two
Testimonials

WHAT PAST ATTENDEES SAY

"Exposure to other operational areas of the credit union and the invaluable networking experience this school creates are valuable. You learn just as much, if not more, from your peers as you do from the instructors. The program gave me a clearer understanding of the "big picture", or rather the whole operational outlook. It has helped me to open my eyes outside my area of expertise. I'm becoming more involved in financial areas of the credit union - after two years in the program - the ALM meetings, and forecasts are making sense to me! The experience is wonderful and I would highly recommend it for any employee looking to make a career in the credit union industry."
— Tracy Gates, Operations (formerly HR Director), First American Credit Union, WI

"The most valuable tool I got from attending this program is the networking with other credit unions. The variety of credit unions that attend make this class a success. It is interesting to go around and hear how others do things. From a one man shop to a multi- million dollar credit union and all those in between. Not only the discussions in class on different topics but the discussions that occur on breaks, during dinner, etc are invaluable! Doing my project was long but I learned so much from it about my credit union. It helps to understand why things happen and how things affect other things. It is a good experience for anyone in management to attend."
— Joannie Bruns, VP of Member Service, Linn Area Credit Union, IA

"I believe the most valuable experience I learned from CUNA Management School was the networking with all the other credit union employees. Learning what and how they do things and how I might be able to use that in my own credit union. I really think it has opened more horizons and I am looking at everything differently now."
— Patty Kleinsasser, Manager, Dakota Catholic Federal Credit Union, SD

"I believe that it forces you to think more strategically and not focus so much on what you do. It makes you see what effect you have on others, both other employees and members. The projects taught me a great deal about my credit union and about myself."
— Michele Myrick, CPA, Executive Director of Finance, E&A Credit Union, MI