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, Secretary
Board Treasurer Royal Credit Union Eau Claire, WI -
Larry Middleman, Treasurer
President/CEO CU Business Group, LLC Portland, OR -
Jim Nussle, CUDE, President
President/CEO Credit Union National Association Washington, DC -
Angela McCathran, CUDE, ex officio
President/CEO People's Trust Federal Credit Union Houston, TX -
David Birky
EVP/Chief Strategy Officer Interra Credit Union Goshen, IN -
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Bill Cheney
President/CEO SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Santa Ana, CA -
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Debie Keesee, CUDE
President/CEO Spokane Media Federal Credit Union Spokane, WA -
Timothy Kovac, CUDE
VP & Associate General Counsel Business Compliance & Regulatory Leader CUNA Mutual Group Madison, WI -
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Howard Spencer
Board Member Northland Area Federal Credit Union Oscoda, MI -
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Jenny Vipperman
Chief Lending Officer Vystar Credit Union Jacksonville, FL -
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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As the CFOO, Hannibal 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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Melissa serves as the Foundation’s primary contact for day-to-day accounting transactions and assists with the annual budget, audit and tax engagements.
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Elizabeth works with the Communications Senior Manager 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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Working directly with the Director of DE & Cooperative Culture, Kalli works to expand the Foundation’s ability to deliver education and engagement opportunities to credit unions.
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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.
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Lacey works to develop and execute on all marketing and communications efforts that support the Foundation’s programs and engagement strategy.
Foundation Staff Speakers
Looking to energize your staff? Put financial health 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