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Executive Committee

2013 CUNA MBD Council Executive Committee

From Left to Right: Mia Perez, Jason Lindstrom, Nancy Hutchinson, Amy Davis, Amber Scott, Michelle Hunter, Hilary Reed, Debra Trautman, Andy Reed, Kathryn Davis, Sean McDonald

Michelle Hunter

Michelle Hunter - Chair

Senior Vice President, Marketing & Development
Credit Union of Southern California
mhunter@cusocal.org

Education

  • Stanford University Executive Development Program
  • Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications with an emphasis in Advertising, California State University, Fullerton

Professional Activities

  • Judge, 2008 CMBDC Website Diamond Awards
  • Judge. 2008 Marketing Professional of the Year Award
  • Member of CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council
  • Member of Marketing Association of Credit Unions

Awards and Accomplishments

  • Recipient of American Society of Association Management Gold Circle Award of Excellence, Marketing & Exposition Marketing
  • Recipient of numerous CMBDC Diamond Awards-1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
  • Recipient of numerous CUNA Pro & Blockbuster Awards-1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
  • Highly-rated public speaker

Kathryn Davis

Kathryn Davis - Vice Chair

Senior Vice President
Xceed Financial Credit Union
kdavis@xfcu.org

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, English from the University of California, Riverside
  • Master of Arts, Media Writing & Communications from Chapman University.
  • Certified Marketing Executive designation from CUES

Professional Activities

  • MAC, CUES, and CUNA Marketing & BD Council member.
  • Active with Filene Research Institute as a former member of the i3 program.

Awards and Accomplishments

  • 2009 CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council Marketer of the Year
  • Past recipient of the California Credit Union League “Tomorrow's Star” Award
  • Many MAC, CUNA and CUES Marketing awards throughout the years

Andy Reed

Andy Reed - Secretary/Treasurer

Manager-Business Development
American Airlines FCU
andy.reed@aacreditunion.org

Education

  • Bachelor of Business Administration, LeTourneau University, 2007. 
  • Master of Business Administration, LeTourneau  University, 2009. 
  • CUDE, Class of 2007. 

Professional Activities

  • Texas Credit Union League Marketing and Business Development Council
  • Texas Credit Union League Marketing and Business Development Executive Committee
  • Fort Worth Chapter of Credit Unions Advisory Board
  • President, Durango Ridge Home Owner's Association

Amy Davis

Amy Davis

VP Marketing
Red Canoe CU
adavis@redcanoecu.com

Education

  • University of Oregon, Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing/Business Administration with a Minor in Art History

Professional Activities

  • Board member, SW Washington Chapter of Credit Unions - 2009 to present
  • Foundation Board Member, Community Action Partner - 2006 to present
  • Co Chair, Hit and Giggle Golf Tournament benefiting CMN - 2008 to present

Awards and Accomplishments

  • Multiple CMBDC Diamond Awards, Golden Mirror, MAC and Spectrum (WA State League) awards over the years.

Nancy Hutchinson

Nancy C. Hutchinson

SVP Marketing/Business Development
Minnesota Power Employees Credit Union
nhutchinson@mpecu.com

Education

  • University of Wisconsin-Stout
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing with several minors
  • Taught 21 years @ College Level
  • Extensive Additional coursework and degrees.

Professional Activities

  • Judge, 2010 CMBDC Business Development Professional of the Year
  • Member of CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council, member 1998 - to present
  • Member of CUNA Business Development Committee, 2007 - present
  • National Credit Union Foundation (NCUF) Investing in your Communities through Credit Unions Disaster Relief Fund, 2005 - present
  • AMA American Marketing Association, 1997 - present
  • Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility awards, 2000, 2005
  • Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Council, 2008 - present
  • Minnesota Credit Union Day at the Capitol, 1997 - present
  • Duluth Children's Museum, Board of Trustees, 2005 - present; President 2007-2008
  • Grass Roots Education and Action Team (GREAT) volunteer and leader, 2003 - present
  • Junior Achievement, Duluth , MN , Member, 1997 - present; Executive Board Member, 1997 - 2006. Teaches two courses each year (6 weeks) called “Our Town” to 3rd and 4th Graders and “The Economics of Staying in School” to 9th Graders. 1997 to present.
  • Duluth Chamber of Commerce, member 1997 - present
  • Women in Leadership @ Duluth United Way 2010
  • Power of the Purse Committee United Way 2010.
  • American Heart Association, 2009 - present
    • Go Red for Women Board of Directors
    • Elected 2010 Board Chair Go Red for Women

Awards and Accomplishments

  • CMBDC Business Development Professional of the Year - 2009.
  • Minnesota Family Involvement Council (FIC)-Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award - 2001 and 2007.
  • FIC Lifetime Achievement Award; Received in 2007.
  • Junior Achievement - Award "Helping Youth Realize their Dreams" Received: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008.
  • Duluth Children's Museum, Leadership Award-2008
  • City of Duluth Award, Award of Mayor Duluth Public Arts Commission- 1999.
  • Minnesota Credit Union Network, Homes for Our Troops September 23, 2008
  • Recipient Leadership Duluth 2000; Recipient 2004 "Chairperson Award"
  • Published articles:
    • Instant Cash and Check
    • 2005 - present; The Woman Today Magazine;
    • Pulse Magazine
  • University of Minnesota-Duluth; 2009, guest speaker for the Department of Business and Economics.
  • University of Wisconsin-Superior; in 1980, 1985, 1987, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2006, guest speaker for the Business and Economics Department Awards Banquet.
  • taught on and off for over 21+ years at the College level.
  • Phi Theta Kappa, 1972 - present
  • Gamma Sigma Sigma, 1972 - present: member of this sorority which based on high ideals of service, friendship, and equality. Not only are members servicing on the campus, but they are active in the community and national affairs. The purpose of the sorority is to assemble college and university women in the sprit of service to humanity.

Jason Lindstrom

Jason Lindstrom

Chief Marketing Officer
jlindstrom@belvoirfcu.org

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science/Public Administration - California State University, Long Beach
  • Graduate - Western CUNA Management School
  • Credit Union Development Educator (CUDE) - National Credit Union Foundation

Professional Activities

  • Member of CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council
  • Virginia Credit Union League:
    • Chapter President (Northern Virginia Chapter)
    • Credit Union Awareness Committee Member
  • California Credit Union League:
    • Past President of the Board of Governors (Orange County Chapter)
    • Past Legislative Advocate (Orange County Chapter)
    • Past Committee Member of the Political Action Committee (PAC)
  • CUDE Mentor

Awards and Accomplishments

  • 3 CUNA MBDC Diamond Awards
  • 4 CUES Golden Mirror Awards
  • 2008 California Credit Union League Political Professional of the Year Award
  • 2001 Chairman's Award for Excellence - Orange County's Credit Union
  • Named to the Top CMO's on Twitter by Social Media Marketing Magazine

Sean McDonald

Sean McDonald

Director of Business Development
Mid-State FCU
smcdonald@midstatefcu.org

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Fairfield University
  • Masters of Business Administration, University of Phoenix, 2007
  • FINRA Series 7, 24, 63, 65
  • Insurance Producer (Life, Health, Variable) - State of New Jersey

Professional Activities

  • New Jersey City University Adjunct Professor of Professional Development
  • New Jersey Credit Union League Professional Development Advisory Committee, Government Affairs Committee
  • CMBDC Executive Committee Member
  • National Association of Federal Credit Unions Political Action Committee Member
  • Boy Scouts of America - Northern NJ Council Eagle Scout; Past District Chairman
  • United Cerebral Palsy of Hudson County Member-Board of Directors
  • Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce Ambassador
  • American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) Member
  • National Speakers Association Member

Awards and Accomplishments

  • Author of Stop Complaining! Start Growing! Lessons on Growing Your Business & Career - 2009
  • CMBDC Business Development Professional of the Year Award - 2008
  • Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce - Leadership Award - 2008

Mia Perez

Mia Perez

Chief Administrative Officer
Louisiana FCU
mperez@louisianafcu.org

Education

  • CUNA Marketing Management School graduate, 2000
  • Public Relations, Tulane University

Professional Activities

  • Member, CMBDC
  • Member, CMBDC Conference Committee, 2012
  • Judge, CMBDC Business Development Professional of the Year, 2012
  • Judge, CMBDC Diamond Awards, 2012
  • Speaker, CFO, HR, CMBDC Council Conferences, Virginia Credit Union League
  • Member, SHRM
  • Member, Filene Institute
  • Member, Louisiana Credit Union League Young Professional Network

Awards and Accomplishments

  • Excellence in Marketing Award, Louisiana Credit Union League, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2005
  • River Region Chamber of Commerce, Shining Star Award, 2010
  • American Advertising Federation Award, 2004
  • ADDY Award, 2003
  • Multiple awards: CUNA Diamond/CUES Golden Mirror
  • Dora Maxwell, Bridge Award Winner, 2001

Hilary Reed

VP Marketing
Bucks First FCU
hreed@bucksfirstfcu.org

Education

  • Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Arts - Marketing/Design

Professional Activities

  • Education Committee Member - CUNA Marketing and Business Development Council
  • Board of Directors, Vice President - Philadelphia Chapter of Credit Unions
  • Public Relations Chairperson, B3T (Building a Better Bensalem Together) Coalition
  • Board of Directors, Fundraising Director - Bucks County Bears Organization 501(c)3

Awards and Accomplishments

  • Certified Marketing Specialist - Credit Union National Association (CUNA)
  • Compliance Achievement Award - Credit Union National Association (CUNA)
  • BSA (Bank Secrecy Act) Compliance Certified
  • Public Speaking Certification - Dale Carnegie Training Institute
  • Awarded the 2009 CSCU Community Outreach Scholarship
  • Recipient of 14 Diamond Awards for Marketing Excellence
  • Diamond Award Best Practices Recipient for Youth Financial Education

Amber Scott

Amber Scott

VP Marketing
1st MidAmerica CU
amber.scott@1stmidamerica.org

Education

  • B.S. in Business Administration, Specialization in Marketing - University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
  • Parts I, II, and III of CUNA Marketing Management School

Professional Activities

  • CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council Committee Member - Partners Committee, Membership Committee, Diamond Awards Committee
  • George G. Burnett Chapter of Credit Unions, Board Member since 2001
  • Young Adults Committee Member, Riverbend Growth Association
  • District Committee Member, Public Relations - Lewis & Clark Council, Boy Scouts of America

Awards and Accomplishments

  • George G. Burnett Chapter Merit Award, 2008
  • Illinois Credit Union League, Chapter Leader Award

Debra Trautman

Debra Trautman

Marketing Manager
Maine Credit Union League
dtrautman@synergentcorp.com

Education

  • BA in Journalism from Washburn University, Topeka, KS
  • Masters Degree Program from William Allen White School of Journalism, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Professional Activities

  • Credit Union Financial Fitness Fair Committee and Volunteer, 2004 to present
  • Chapter Meeting Speaker and Panelist
  • Chamber of Commerce Education Committee
  • Earned Income Tax Credit Community Committee Volunteer
  • Advertising Club Program Committee
  • Speaker at college classes in marketing and journalism
  • Former board member of civic and community boards for Court Appointed Special Advocates, Cerebral Palsy, Junior Achievement, United Way, Junior League and Volunteer Center

Awards and Accomplishments

  • Maine Credit Union League Employee of the Year, 2010
  • Diamond Awards Judge, 2009
  • Diamond and CUES marketing awards from 2001 to 2010
  • CU Journal's Frankie Award Winner for Best CU Story, 2007
  • Marketing awards from International Association of Business Communicators, Women in Communications, Advertising Club and Public Relations Society, 1985 to 2001
  • National Association of Securities Dealers, Series 6 License for financial writing