National Credit Union Foundation Team
The Foundation is made up of a passionate team of staff members and a dedicated Board of Directors.
Board of Directors
The National Credit Union Foundation Board is made up of dedicated credit union professionals and volunteers representing cross-sections of America’s credit union movement.
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Teresa Campbell, Chair
President/CEO San Diego County Credit Union San Diego, CA -
John Sackett, Vice Chair
Board Treasurer Royal Credit Union Eau Claire, WI -
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Jenny Vipperman, Secretary
Chief Lending Officer Vystar Credit Union Jacksonville, FL -
Jim Nussle, CUDE, President
President/CEO Credit Union National Association Washington, DC -
David Birky
EVP/Chief Strategy Officer Interra Credit Union Goshen, IN -
Christine Cordell
Senior Vice President Hiway Federal Credit Union St. Paul, MN -
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Debie Keesee, CUDE
President/CEO Spokane Media Federal Credit Union Spokane, WA -
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Lily Newfarmer
President/CEO Tarrant County's Credit Union Fort Worth, TX -
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Howard Spencer
Board Member Northland Area Federal Credit Union Oscoda, MI -
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Additional Board Documents
Foundation Staff
Learn more about members of your National Credit Union Foundation team.
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Gigi serves as the Executive Director for the Foundation, inspiring credit union professionals to collaborate and incorporate financial health and cooperative principles into their business strategy.
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André serves as the CFOO and provides executive leadership to the financial and administrative functions of the Foundation.
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Danielle develops and fosters relationships across the credit union movement to expand the awareness, value proposition and funding of the Foundation.
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Kathy works closely with the CFOO as the Accounting Data Specialist to assist with accounts payable and journal entries.
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Chad Helminak, CUDE
Director of DE & Cooperative CultureChad leads the Foundation’s signature Credit Union Development Education (DE) Program and provides strategic direction and resources that help credit unions communicate and leverage their differentiating value proposition.
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Elizabeth works with the Marketing & Communications Director to manage the Foundation’s social media and marketing initiatives.
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Traci serves as the Executive Assistant to Gigi Hyland, as well as the Corporate Secretary and liaison to the Foundation Board of Directors.
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Jenni manages the planning and execution of all Foundation major events and works directly with the Engagement Director to enhance donor experiences.
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Maggie works directly with the Director of DE & Cooperative Culture to coordinate and execute the Foundation’s signature DE Program as well as managing DE Alumni relations.
Foundation Staff Speakers
Looking to energize your staff? Put financial well-being at the center of your strategy? Leverage your cooperative values? The Foundation has experts on staff who can deliver dynamic content to your organization.
Learn more about speaking topics