MnCUN committees are made up of credit union professionals who volunteer their time to serving the Minnesota credit union movement. Representing credit unions of all sizes and from all corners of the state, committee members help to further a variety of objectives from politics to international partnerships to cooperative advertising. Committee members are appointed by the MnCUN Board of Directors annually following the Annual Business Meeting in April.
The Advocacy Fund Committee supports the Network’s governmental affairs advocacy efforts by providing additional resources to strongly position credit unions on the political front. The Credit Union Advocacy Fund Committee will oversee expenditures out of this fund and report them to the MnCUN Board on a regular basis.
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Kayla Reiffenberger, Chair
Co-op CU of Montevideo Tom Coulter City & County CU Dana Garrett North Memorial FCU |
AHP Board of Trustees
The AHP Board of Trustees oversees The Minnesota Credit Union Employee Benefits Plan which is an association health plan through which Minnesota credit unions and credit union service organizations (CUSOs) can offer health benefits to their employees. The plan utilizes the cooperative model by
allowing eligible credit unions and CUSOs to come together, as if they were one large employer, to purchase and offer benefits. By coming together like this, credit unions and CUSOs have more bargaining power, can reduce cost and risk volatility by spreading those costs and risks over a larger group, and
have more options to offer employees and their families.
allowing eligible credit unions and CUSOs to come together, as if they were one large employer, to purchase and offer benefits. By coming together like this, credit unions and CUSOs have more bargaining power, can reduce cost and risk volatility by spreading those costs and risks over a larger group, and
have more options to offer employees and their families.
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Aaron DeJong, Chair
Red Wing CU Jay Gostonczik, Vice Chair SouthPoint Financial CU Amanda Ness Co-op CU of Montevideo Mara Humphrey MnCUN |
Kris Jacobsen
MnCUN Jason Olsen Minnesota Power Employees CU Jennifer Stedt North Star CU *Tommy Rempfer MnCUN Staff |
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee provides for and makes at least one complete audit per year of the affairs of the MnCUN by an independent certified public accountant. A report of such audit is presented to the Network Board of Directors and at the annual membership meeting.
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Jason Olsen
Minnesota Power Employees CU Peter Olsen Ideal CU |
Awards Committee
The Network Awards Committee facilitates statewide and national awards programs and judges entries upon requests from other credit union leagues.
On the state level, the committee recognizes individuals and organizations through the Professional and Director of the Year Awards.
On the state level, the committee recognizes individuals and organizations through the Professional and Director of the Year Awards.
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Lisamarie Meyer, Chair
TruStone Financial CU Tracy Hoeschen Magnifi Financial CU Annie Lepper Minnesota Power ECU |
Awareness Fund Committee
The Awareness Fund is used to provide ongoing resources for increasing consumer awareness of credit unions. The Funds are employed for strategic purposes, including: public affairs initiatives, media outreach and relations activities, market research studies, targeted paid media, and other awareness efforts. The Awareness Fund Committee was created to oversee expenditures out of this fund.
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Dan Stoltz, Chair
Blaze CU Jenny Walker Accentra Credit Union Joel Swanson Associated Healthcare CU Marietta Dreher Affinity Plus FCU Bailey Germain City & County CU Mary Hansen Mayo Employees FCU Trina Hoff Northern Communities CU |
Marty Kelly
Members Cooperative CU Nicholas Mathiowetz NorthRidge Community CU Christopher Petersen St. Paul FCU Molly Kinsella TruStone Financial CU Amanda Kissner Wakota FCU *Tara Graff Network Staff |
CREW Advisory Committee
The CREW is a group for young professionals – under 40 years old - working in the credit union movement in Minnesota. The Minnesota Credit Union Network hosts special sessions for Crew members at major MnCUN events as well as standalone CREW education sessions, networking, and volunteer opportunities throughout the year.
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Hannah Jones, Ambassador
Blaze CU Caitlin Brama, Ambassador Emerita Farm Credit Employees FCU Mitch Florence City & County CU OIivia Brookshire Embarrass Vermillion CU Holden Todd Ideal CU Shelbie Jackson Magnifi Financial CU Ashley Burns Members Cooperative CU Jessica Monette Minnco CU |
Serra Waldbillig
Minnesota Power ECU Alison Zaverl-Jylha Northern Communities CU Marissa Leffel NorthRidge Community CU Journie Rosenow Royal CU Saul Martinez SharePoint CU Jermisha Watson Wings Financial CU *Cynthia Callais MnCUN Staff |
Political Involvement Committee
The Minnesota Credit Union Network’s Political Involvement Committee (PIC) provides input and recommendations on legislative efforts at the state and federal level. Policy suggestions and regulatory roadblocks are brought to the attention of PIC to collectively formulate the Network’s positions on legislation.
PIC is also responsible for political fundraising, such as Capital Club, the Credit Union Political Action Committee (CUPAC) and the Credit Union Legislative Action Council (CULAC). The committee also oversees the distribution of political action committee (PAC) contributions made to credit union-friendly candidates.
PIC is also responsible for political fundraising, such as Capital Club, the Credit Union Political Action Committee (CUPAC) and the Credit Union Legislative Action Council (CULAC). The committee also oversees the distribution of political action committee (PAC) contributions made to credit union-friendly candidates.
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Steve Ewers, Chair
Members Cooperative CU Cary Tonne Affinity Plus FCU Hannah Jones, *CREW Ambassador *ex officio Blaze CU Dan Stoltz Blaze CU Tom Coulter City & County CU Kayla Reiffenberger Co-op CU of Montevideo James Kramar Embarrass Vermillion FCU Caitlin Brama Farm Credit Employees FCU |
Brent Rempe
First Alliance CU Brian Sherrick Ideal CU Andrea Kraska Magnifi Financial CU Steve Flage Mayo Employees FCU Bob Gerads Mid Minnesota FCU Doug Hallstrom Minnco CU Jason Olsen Minnesota Power ECU Greg Worthen My CU |
Dana Garrett
North Memorial FCU Mike Kronebusch Novation CU Aaron DeJong Red Wing CU Phil Kopischke SharePoint CU Jay Gostonczik SouthPoint Financial CU Mick Olson TopLine Financial CU Jessica Griffin TruStone Financial CU Greg Higgins Wings Financial CU *Ryan Smith MnCUN Staff |
Regulatory Review Committee
The Minnesota Credit Union Network Regulatory Review Committee provides input and recommendations on proposed rules from various federal agencies that have the potential to impact credit unions. The committee meets regularly to review proposed rules that are out for comment and determines whether or not a response is necessary.
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Christopher Petersen, Chair
St. Paul FCU Jessica Volkmann Affinity Plus FCU Justin Burleson Blaze CU Danielle Arthur City & County CU Kelly Bechard Mayo Employees FCU Simone Suri Members Cooperative CU |
Nicholas Mathiowetz
NorthRidge Community CU Terry Burn Northwoods CU Grant Beardsley Royal CU Jessica Griffin TruStone Financial CU Max Wagner Wings Financial CU *Daniel Le MnCUN Staff |
State Charter Subcommittee
The Minnesota Credit Union Network’s State Charter Subcommittee provides input and recommendations on improvements for the Minnesota state credit union charter. Areas of examination included the state statute and state regulatory environment and legislation specific to state charters.
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Nicholas Mathiowetz, Chair
NorthRidge Community CU Justin Burleson Blaze CU Tom Coulter City & County CU Brian Sherrick Ideal CU Simone Suri Members Cooperative CU Greg Worthen, Chair My CU Terry Burn Northwoods CU |
Mike Kronebusch
Novation CU Aaron DeJong Red Wing CU Jay Gostonczik SouthPoint Financial CU Mick Olson TopLine Financial CU Phil Young TruStone Financial CU Greg Higgins Wings Financial CU * Ryan Smith, MnCUN Staff |
Women's Leadership Network Ambassadors
The Minnesota Credit Union Women’s Leadership Network is a sister society of the World Council of Credit Unions’ Global Women’s Leadership Network. The mission is to inspire, empower and advance Minnesota credit union women. The Ambassadors lead the efforts to convene Minnesota’s women
credit union professionals, discuss credit union issues, exchange ideas, network with neighboring credit union leaders, and share lessons learned.
credit union professionals, discuss credit union issues, exchange ideas, network with neighboring credit union leaders, and share lessons learned.
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Julie Cosgrove, Chair
Affinity Plus FCU Brianne Meszaros Blaze CU Angie Hennen Leading Edge CU Jenn Hengel Magnifi Financial CU Sue Palen Mayo Employees FCU Annie Lepper Minnesota Power Employees CU |
Megan Hammack
SharePoint CU Crissy Roeglin SouthPoint Financial CU Eunice Adjei St. Cloud Financial CU Lisamarie Meyer TruStone Financial CU *Tara Graff MnCUN Staff |
Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Committees
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Minnesota Credit Union for Kids
Credit Unions for Kids is a collaboration of credit unions, chapters, leagues and business partners engaged in fundraising activities to benefit Children’s Miracle Network-affiliate hospitals. All money raised through Minnesota’s Credit Unions for Kids (MnCU4Kids) program supports Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare, helping kids with disabilities and chronic conditions. |
Foundation Scholarship Council
The FSC, formerly the Family Involvement Council, strives to build credit union brand awareness and strengthen member relationships through its scholarship program. The FSC annual scholarship program is made possible through its annual silent auction. |
Financial Education Subcommittee
The Financial Education Subcommittee supports the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation’s strategic focus to expand statewide financial education and financial well-being impact. The subcommittee provides practitioner-led guidance to help credit unions build meaningful community/district/school relationships, elevate proven tools and partnerships, and strengthen the Foundation’s grantmaking and programs that improve financial capability across Minnesota. |
