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NASHVILLE, TN –Lynette Cupps, VP Organizational Development, with $1.3B MAX Credit Union in Montgomery, AL was named the 2018 CUES Next Top Credit Union Exec (NTCUE) this afternoon. 

Lynette’s project, how to support non-profit organizations by partnering to provide training for their staff and volunteers, was chosen from a group of international applicants, all age 35 or under, whom a team of judges named as Finalists back in August. As one of five Finalists, her blog and video updates over the past few months provided the industry with an insight into the project’s progress, and culminated with a final presentation Tuesday at CUES CEO/Executive Team Network™.  Lynette emerged the winner after a four-part scoring process that included judging panel results, a measurement of her social media engagement, plus audience and online voting.

After sharing a conversation with an executive director at a local non-profit about the challenges they faced, Lynette developed her idea. Her project is a way to offer a strategic partnership with local non-profit organizations that often have the passion and volunteer base, but lack formal training or processes to support their mission. In her presentation, she provided suggestions for how credit unions of any size could implement similar programs of their own.

CUES President/CEO John Pembroke said, “Attendees at our CEO/Executive Team Network conference were excited that Lynette Cupps and the rest of this year’s NTCUE Finalists continue to demonstrate that the future of the credit union movement is strong and the plans and ideas coming from this next generation of leaders are both smart and achievable.”

The other four Finalists were:

• Blaine Bartholomew of $1B Unitus Community Credit Union, Portland, OR; 
• Clark Duncan of $1.5B Fort Knox Federal Credit Union, Radcliff, KY; 
• Emily Strybosch of $4.4B Libro Credit Union, London, ON; and 
• Jodi Maus of $1.0B Central Minnesota Credit Union, Melrose, MN.

Lynette wins a $20,000 educational prize package that includes registration, accommodations and economy airfare to any two of CUES coveted CEO Institutes – one in 2019 and one in 2020 – and two remote coaching sessions from DDJ Myers Ltd., challenge sponsor and Silver CUESolutions provider for their succession planning, executive recruitment and leadership coaching services. Watch for further updates on Lynette’s project at www.NextTopCreditUnionExec.com. 

CUES  is a Madison, Wisconsin-based, independent, not-for-profit, international membership association for credit union executives. CUES’ mission is to educate and develop credit union CEOs, directors and future leaders.

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Linh Dang Named 2019 CUES Exceptional Leader

MADISON, Wis.— Linh Dang, Chief Development Officer of Addition Financial, Lake Mary, FL, has been named as the 2019 CUES Exceptional Leader. This award recognizes an industry professional who has rendered exceptional service and made outstanding contributions to strengthen their credit union and the industry.

Over the past 16 years at Addition Financial, Linh has held numerous positions including SVP/ Member Services and Special Projects, SVP/Projects and Electronic Services, and most recently, Chief Development Officer. She has been instrumental in Addition Financial’s success and growth. 

As Chief Development Officer, Linh oversaw the rebrand of Addition Financial from CFE Federal Credit Union in May 2019, along with the credit union’s conversion from a federal to a state charter.

In addition, Linh led the creation of a new leadership program for credit union employees. This program enables managers to better coach their staff and produce future leaders. She also oversaw the creation of WeConnect, a weekly training podcast designed to foster professional development within the organization.

Linh is an influential role model and leader at Addition Financial and has played an important part in shaping the credit union’s future for the better by fostering professional development opportunities, creating meaningful products and services for the membership, and looking for new ways to impact the community. Under Linh’s leadership, Addition Financial launched its student-run high school branch program in 2008, which provides real-world experience for high school students and has since expanded to nine schools. She also serves on the boards of directors for several non-profit organizations and higher education institutions, including UCF Alumni, Valencia College Foundation, Junior Achievement of Central Florida, Global Women Leadership Network and more.

She will be honored at CUES CEO/Executive Team Network™, November 4-6, 2019, Amelia Island, FL. CEO/Executive Team Network is one of CUES most popular events of the year. Featuring top speakers from inside and outside the CU industry, attendees explore vital industry issues and need-to-know topics with a strong focus on leadership and growth strategies, and plenty of networking opportunities.

To learn more about CUES Awards, visit cues.org/Awards. Visit cues.org/CNET to register for CEO/Executive Team Network.

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Caption: 2019 CUES Exceptional Leader award winner Linh Dang, Chief Development Officer of Addition Financial, Lake Mary, FL.

New, Enhanced CUES.org Launches   

MADISON, Wis.— Industry talent development leader CUES^® recently launched a redesigned and refined cues.org. In addition to a completely new layout, visitors to the company’s website will notice elevated graphics and enhanced search features, including the capability to locate offerings based on position title.

“The new and improved website ensures our members and other credit union professionals have a seamless experience when they are planning and executing their talent development efforts,” said John Pembroke, CUES President and CEO. “Redesigning our website provides the industry with a new, fresh look at CUES. We’re not the same CUES of the past—we’ve grown and made many great strides in recent years, and our new website reflects that.” 

Beyond the updated look and feel of the site, the new cues.org is more functional and easier to navigate than ever before. The homepage features job roles at all levels of the credit union, providing a single landing page for all CUES resources available based on role requirements and interests. Users can easily locate the tools they need to reach their goals and meet career aspirations based on criteria that is unique to them. 

Advanced search functions also allow users to filter CUES industry-leading events based on location and date, and by in-person vs. online learning opportunities. Other professional resources, including CUES exclusive products and services and supplier opportunities, can also easily be located within the new cues.org.  

To experience the new CUES website, visit cues.org. To learn how to become a CUES member, visit cues.org/Membership.