2021 Award Winner
Alex Hsu
VP of Planning & Change Management
SchoolsFirst FCU
Santa Ana, CA
Alex began his career at SchoolsFirst in May 2017 as a Manager. He is currently heading up a team of project managers, and an overall team of 300+ team members, to complete a two-year merger.
He is a lifelong learner who is highly focused on his own professional development, as well as that of his team.
Alex’s CUES Emerge business case, entitled Innovation Center of Excellence, explores ways organizations can evaluate individual pain points holistically, and avoid approaching potential solutions with a silo mentality or an over-reliance on technology vendors.
Previous Winners
A legacy of empowering emerging credit union leaders. CUES and Currency launched the inaugural CUES Emerge program in 2020. Building on the successful legacy of the CUES Next Top Credit Union Exec competition, CUES Emerge puts the CUES mission of educating and developing credit union future leaders at the heart of the program.
Lindsey Walker
Executive Assistant
Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union
Tampa Bay, FLC
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Check out this podcast to listen to Lindsey's interview, and watch her award video!
Lynette Cupps
VP Organizational Development
MAX Credit Union
Montgomery, AL
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Check out this Article from CU Management about Lynette's accomplishments!
Geoff Bullock
Financial Education Specialist
Firefly Credit Union
Burnsville, MN
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Check out this Article on CU Management about Geoff's accomplishments!
Shannon Cahoon
Community Outreach Coordinator
Fibre Federal Credit Union
Longview, WA
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Check out this Article on CU Management about Shannon's accomplishments!
Jimese Harkley
Philanthropy and Community Relations Manager
America’s First Federal Credit Union
Birmingham, AL
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Check out this Article on CU Management about Jimese's accomplishments!
Alex Castley
Engagement & Communications Manager
Integris Credit Union
Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
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Check out this Article from CU Management about Alex's accomplishments!
Amanda Brenneman
Business Development Officer
Maps Credit Union
Salem, OR
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Check out this Article from CU Management about Daniel's Accomplishments!
Ashley Kohlrus
Chief Experience Officer
Allegacy Federal Credit Union
Winston-Salem, NC
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