Minnesota Credit Union Directors Conference
October 3–4, 2025
Radisson Blu Mall of America
2100 Killebrew Drive, Bloomington, MN 55425
Join fellow Credit Union Board members from across the state for the inaugural Minnesota Credit Union Directors Conference—a dedicated two-day experience designed exclusively for credit union directors. Set in the vibrant setting of the Mall of America, this new event offers fresh insights, peer connections, and practical tools to help you lead with confidence in today’s evolving financial landscape.
Gain valuable perspectives from expert speakers on board governance, regulatory trends, strategic growth, and the cooperative principles that set credit unions apart. Share experiences, ask questions, and build your leadership network in a forum built for collaboration and engagement.
Your $399 registration will include:
✔ All conference sessions
✔ Friday reception
✔ Saturday breakfast and lunch
✔ Networking opportunities with fellow board members
Registration closed Sept. 12.
October 3–4, 2025
Radisson Blu Mall of America
2100 Killebrew Drive, Bloomington, MN 55425
Join fellow Credit Union Board members from across the state for the inaugural Minnesota Credit Union Directors Conference—a dedicated two-day experience designed exclusively for credit union directors. Set in the vibrant setting of the Mall of America, this new event offers fresh insights, peer connections, and practical tools to help you lead with confidence in today’s evolving financial landscape.
Gain valuable perspectives from expert speakers on board governance, regulatory trends, strategic growth, and the cooperative principles that set credit unions apart. Share experiences, ask questions, and build your leadership network in a forum built for collaboration and engagement.
Your $399 registration will include:
✔ All conference sessions
✔ Friday reception
✔ Saturday breakfast and lunch
✔ Networking opportunities with fellow board members
Registration closed Sept. 12.
Lodging Details
Please reach out to the Radisson Blu to check availability at 952-314-5116. Ask for the MnCUN Directors’ Conference room block.
Conference Agenda - updated 9/19/2025
Friday, October 3 – Opening & Welcome
3:30 – 4:00 PM (Nokomis Foyer)
Registration
Check in and connect with fellow attendees before the opening session.
4:00 – 4:15 PM (Nokomis Meeting Room)
Welcome
Conference kick-off with remarks from Mara Humphrey, President & CEO, Minnesota Credit Union Network, and Pat Pierce, Board Chair of America’s Credit Unions. Together, they’ll set the stage for the conference by highlighting the importance of strong board leadership and the cooperative strength of the credit union movement.
4:15 – 5:00 PM (Nokomis Meeting Room)
General Session: The Credit Union Difference – Board Leadership in a Member-Centered Movement – Andrea Molnau, Minnesota Credit Union Foundation
Interactive session exploring the cooperative principles that define the credit union model—and how board members can champion the mission in an evolving financial landscape.
5:00 – 6:00 PM (Nokomis Foyer)
Networking Reception
Hosted drinks and appetizers to kick off the conference with conversation and connection.
Evening
Dinner on Your Own
Enjoy time with your board or explore nearby dining options in Mall of America.
Saturday, October 4 – Governance, Strategy & Looking Ahead
8:00 – 9:00 AM (Nokomis Meeting Room and Foyer)
Networking Breakfast
8:00 – 8:45 AM (The Lounge @ MOA )
Board Chair/CEO Roundtable Breakfast – Invite Only.
A dedicated session for Board Chairs and CEOs in attendance to connect, share insights, and discuss leadership challenges. Facilitated by Mara Humphry, the conversation will include an update from Pat Pierce, Board Chair of America’s Credit Unions.
9:00 – 10:00 AM (Nokomis Meeting Room)
Session 1: Board Best Practices for the Dynamics of a 21st Century Pace – Kevin Smith, TEAM Resources
The pace of our world demands that credit union boards of directors find ways to keep up, and to do away with “that’s-how-we’ve-always-done-it” mentalities. Kevin Smith of TEAM Resources will share with you the approaches he’s gathered from high performing boards over 20 years in work with credit unions. These best practices and 21st century governance approaches will help you to create alignment, promote high performance, and establish accountability guardrails for a dynamic and flexible board. These are not rigid regulations, but malleable theories that you will customize for your organization.
10:15 – 10:30
Break
10:30 – 11:30 AM (Nokomis Meeting Room)
Roundtable Discussions: Boardroom Realities – Kevin Smith
Facilitated peer conversations exploring practical challenges such as board engagement, strategic risk, succession, and maintaining role clarity.
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Nokomis Meeting Room)
Regulatory Briefing: State & Federal Perspectives - Aeton de Long-Hersh, MN Dept of Commerce and James Woodrich, NCUA
Hear brief updates on key regulatory priorities, current trends, and emerging areas of oversight.
12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch and Industry Updates (Nokomis Meeting Room and Foyer)
Enjoy lunch while hearing brief updates from MnCUN leaders on key industry trends and cooperative solutions. Learn about current initiatives, advocacy efforts, and products designed to support credit union growth—important insights every board member should be aware of.
1:00 – 2:00 PM (Nokomis Meeting Room)
Keynote: The Board’s Role in Strategic Visioning and Strategic Planning: Navigating Change with Vision, Confidence, and Best Practice Governance - Deedee Myers, DDJ Myers, An ALM First Company
In the evolving landscape of credit unions, board members are called upon to lead with foresight, adaptability, and purpose. This session is designed to empower board members by providing them with the tools and mindset necessary to effectively step into their fiduciary responsibility in deciding and steering their organizations through strategic challenges and opportunities. Attendees will engage in conversations that challenge conventional thinking and encourage proactive strategic planning; examine case studies of credit unions that have successfully navigated strategic transitions, highlighting lessons learned and best practices; and walk away with a set of practical tools and strategies that can be immediately applied to enhance board effectiveness and organizational success.
2:00 – 2:15 PM
Break
2:15 – 2:45 PM (Nokomis Meeting Room)
Roundtable Discussions: Putting Strategic Vision into Practice – Deedee Myers
Building on insights from the keynote, this interactive session gives board members the opportunity to reflect, share, and apply what they’ve learned. Small group discussions will explore how boards can best support strategic visioning and planning while honoring their governance role.
2:45 – 3:00 PM (Nokomis Meeting Room)
Closing Comments and Conference Wrap Up – Mara Humphrey
3:30 – 4:00 PM (Nokomis Foyer)
Registration
Check in and connect with fellow attendees before the opening session.
4:00 – 4:15 PM (Nokomis Meeting Room)
Welcome
Conference kick-off with remarks from Mara Humphrey, President & CEO, Minnesota Credit Union Network, and Pat Pierce, Board Chair of America’s Credit Unions. Together, they’ll set the stage for the conference by highlighting the importance of strong board leadership and the cooperative strength of the credit union movement.
4:15 – 5:00 PM (Nokomis Meeting Room)
General Session: The Credit Union Difference – Board Leadership in a Member-Centered Movement – Andrea Molnau, Minnesota Credit Union Foundation
Interactive session exploring the cooperative principles that define the credit union model—and how board members can champion the mission in an evolving financial landscape.
5:00 – 6:00 PM (Nokomis Foyer)
Networking Reception
Hosted drinks and appetizers to kick off the conference with conversation and connection.
Evening
Dinner on Your Own
Enjoy time with your board or explore nearby dining options in Mall of America.
Saturday, October 4 – Governance, Strategy & Looking Ahead
8:00 – 9:00 AM (Nokomis Meeting Room and Foyer)
Networking Breakfast
8:00 – 8:45 AM (The Lounge @ MOA )
Board Chair/CEO Roundtable Breakfast – Invite Only.
A dedicated session for Board Chairs and CEOs in attendance to connect, share insights, and discuss leadership challenges. Facilitated by Mara Humphry, the conversation will include an update from Pat Pierce, Board Chair of America’s Credit Unions.
9:00 – 10:00 AM (Nokomis Meeting Room)
Session 1: Board Best Practices for the Dynamics of a 21st Century Pace – Kevin Smith, TEAM Resources
The pace of our world demands that credit union boards of directors find ways to keep up, and to do away with “that’s-how-we’ve-always-done-it” mentalities. Kevin Smith of TEAM Resources will share with you the approaches he’s gathered from high performing boards over 20 years in work with credit unions. These best practices and 21st century governance approaches will help you to create alignment, promote high performance, and establish accountability guardrails for a dynamic and flexible board. These are not rigid regulations, but malleable theories that you will customize for your organization.
10:15 – 10:30
Break
10:30 – 11:30 AM (Nokomis Meeting Room)
Roundtable Discussions: Boardroom Realities – Kevin Smith
Facilitated peer conversations exploring practical challenges such as board engagement, strategic risk, succession, and maintaining role clarity.
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Nokomis Meeting Room)
Regulatory Briefing: State & Federal Perspectives - Aeton de Long-Hersh, MN Dept of Commerce and James Woodrich, NCUA
Hear brief updates on key regulatory priorities, current trends, and emerging areas of oversight.
12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch and Industry Updates (Nokomis Meeting Room and Foyer)
Enjoy lunch while hearing brief updates from MnCUN leaders on key industry trends and cooperative solutions. Learn about current initiatives, advocacy efforts, and products designed to support credit union growth—important insights every board member should be aware of.
1:00 – 2:00 PM (Nokomis Meeting Room)
Keynote: The Board’s Role in Strategic Visioning and Strategic Planning: Navigating Change with Vision, Confidence, and Best Practice Governance - Deedee Myers, DDJ Myers, An ALM First Company
In the evolving landscape of credit unions, board members are called upon to lead with foresight, adaptability, and purpose. This session is designed to empower board members by providing them with the tools and mindset necessary to effectively step into their fiduciary responsibility in deciding and steering their organizations through strategic challenges and opportunities. Attendees will engage in conversations that challenge conventional thinking and encourage proactive strategic planning; examine case studies of credit unions that have successfully navigated strategic transitions, highlighting lessons learned and best practices; and walk away with a set of practical tools and strategies that can be immediately applied to enhance board effectiveness and organizational success.
2:00 – 2:15 PM
Break
2:15 – 2:45 PM (Nokomis Meeting Room)
Roundtable Discussions: Putting Strategic Vision into Practice – Deedee Myers
Building on insights from the keynote, this interactive session gives board members the opportunity to reflect, share, and apply what they’ve learned. Small group discussions will explore how boards can best support strategic visioning and planning while honoring their governance role.
2:45 – 3:00 PM (Nokomis Meeting Room)
Closing Comments and Conference Wrap Up – Mara Humphrey
