Join us for the second year of MnCUN’s Trailblazers  Executive Readiness Training program. This 12-month program is designed to accelerate executive level leadership skills and build credit union specific knowledge needed to succeed in our industry.

Having high-potential leaders in the pipeline is critical for credit unions and the industry. Designed by Minnesota Credit Union professionals – the program is intended to prepare emerging leaders for executive level positions. Topics include Leadership Skills, Credit Union Financials, Credit Union Operations, and Strategic Planning & Growth. Courses will be facilitated by both experts in the field and current credit union leaders. Upon completion participants will receive a Minnesota Credit Union Executive Leadership Certification.

The cohort will meet the second Thursday of the month for 12 months –virtually and in person – providing participants the opportunity to build a close network of colleagues. The program runs September - September.

With questions, contact MnCUN Vice President of Communications and Engagement Andrea Molnau or Director of Engagement Ben Hering.
“The Trailblazer Executive Readiness Program is a good overview of the deeper aspects of credit union management. It provides a broad range of topics to expand perspectives for those who may not have experience in other functional areas of the organization. Coming from a smaller credit union, it gave me the opportunity to meet with an amazing group of professionals from around the state to understand how other organizations are meeting the same challenges we face every day. I believe that for a person either new to their management role or looking to make a move to a new position with more authority, this training gives them an overview of the entire organizational ecosystem.” 
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-Nicholas Mathiowetz, President/CEO NorthRidge Community Credit Union

2022/2023 Schedule and Topics

Program Cost

The cost of the Trailblazers program includes all 12 training sessions, materials, and meals for in person events. Attendees have the option to split the registration fee into two installment payments. No payment is required to apply; payment/first installment will be due upon acceptance into the program, and the final payment due in January, 2022.
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Registration Fee:                                                                   $1,200
Small Credit Union (under $50 million in assets)              $999

Applications

Applications are for the 2022/2023 cohort are closed. Check back for next year's applications coming soon!
​MnCUN would like to recognize the following Minnesota Credit Union leaders for volunteering to guide the development of the Trailblazer program:
  • Affinity Plus FCU - Jacquie Twedt, Senior Operations Manager
  • Anoka Hennepin CU - Manuela Keeling, Vice President Operations
  • Heartland CU - Tim Hansen, Executive Vice President/CFO
  • Hiway CU - Andy Deans, Mortgage Servicing Manager
  • Mid Minnesota FCU - Jill Casper, VP of Training and Community Relations
  • North Memorial FCU - Jake Weinand, Financial Services Officer
  • Northridge Community CU – Nicolas Mathiowetz, President/CEO
  • TopLine FCU - Vicki Erickson, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications; Foundation President
  • Royal CU - Geoff Bullock, Executive Vice President Member Experience 

Thank You to our 2021/2022 Program Sponsors!