Committees, Groups and Task Forces
Credit union professionals who serve on our collaborative groups, including our various committees, councils and networking organizations, play a significant role in our success. We are in the process of retooling many of these opportunities!
StateWide Advocacy Council (SWAC)
SWAC is composed of credit union representatives from the four regions across the Commonwealth. Council members coordinate grassroot support, including events such as Hike the Hill; establish VACUPAC goals for each credit union and coordinate fundraising efforts; and create activities for legislators to showcase the "Credit Union Difference."
| Name | Credit Union |
|---|---|
| Jeff Long | Apple FCU |
| Jeff Margeson | Northwest FCU |
| Glenn Birch | Virginia CU |
| Craig Zuidema | BayPort CU |
| Phil Richards | Chartway FCU |
| Chris Michael | Member One FCU |
| Chris Anuswith | ABNB FCU |
| Elizabeth McNeal | Parkview FCU |
| RoseMary O’steen | Argent CU |
| Heather Minestreet | Peoples Advantage FCU |
| Jeff Bentley (VACUL Board Liaison) | Northwest Federal Credit Union |
| CeJae Vtipilson (VACUL Staff Liaison) | Virginia Credit Union League |
Emerging Professionals Network
The Emerging Professionals Network (or EPN) is a network of like-minded credit union professionals and volunteers from across Virginia. Our mission is to attract, develop and retain young talent within Virginia's credit union system by connecting, empowering and engaging young professionals. Members of the EPN share a common passion for the credit union industry, professional success and growth, and providing continuous value to their credit unions.
- Click here to learn more!
- Learn more about the EMERGE Conference
- Learn more about the EMERGE Leadership Certification
- Need help? Contact Mary Amyx or CeJae Vtipilson.
| Name | Credit Union |
|---|---|
| Cedric Claude | Virginia Credit Union |
| Heather Farrar | DuPont Comm. CU |
| Diana Flowers | MemberOne FCU |
| Jen Fox | NextMark CU |
| Amy Mallinson | Beach Municipal FCU |
| Marc Odom | ABNB FCU |
| Trent Saflin | Northwest FCU |
| Juan Sanmartin | Henrico FCU |
| Danielle Kennett | ValleyStar CU |
| Justin Platt | UVA Community CU |
| Andrew Reynolds (VACUL Board Liaison) | Blue Eagle Credit Union |
| Mary Amyx (VACUL Staff Liaison) | Virginia Credit Union League |
Policy Committee
The Policy Committee will meet regularly and discuss and recommend policy positions to the League Board of Directors on issues that impact credit unions at both the state and federal levels. The Policy Committee, with assistance from League staff, will seek feedback from member credit unions when formulating policy for the League. The members of the Policy Committee will also seek feedback through appropriate channels within their credit union, in addition to giving their own expertise, to ensure that they are representing the viewpoint of the credit union leadership.
| Name | Credit Union |
|---|---|
| Jennifer Yocke | Henrico FCU |
| Woody Windley | Roanoke Valley Comm FCU |
| Jim Wilmot | Arlington Comm. FCU |
| Kristin Schultz | Spectra CU |
| Chris Saneda | Virginia CU |
| Tim Rowe | MemberOne FCU |
| Mark Robnett | Justice FCU |
| Geri Metzger | Beach Municipal |
| Pat McNichol | Navy FCU |
| Owen McKinnie | First NRV FCU |
| Greg McConville | Beacon CU |
| Cheryl Doss | URW Credit Union |
| Sharon Conti | VA Educators CU |
| Jamie Asciolla | Argent CU |
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Paul Muse (VACUL League Liaison) |
1st Advantage FCU |
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JT Blau (VACUL Staff Liaison) |
Virginia Credit Union League |
Financial WellBeing for All Committee (previously Financial Education Committee)
The Committee's purpose is to aid credit unions in living the "Credit Union Difference.” The Committee will seek to assist credit unions in addressing financial participation, education and inclusion for both the broader population and the more financially vulnerable members of our communities, through initiatives and programs designed to improve households' financial outcomes. The Committee will also seek to leverage its initiatives and knowledge gained from credit unions to advocate for the industry and educate policymakers about credit unions' efforts to improve financial outcomes for our members and the communities we serve.
| Name | Credit Union |
|---|---|
| Belinda Aboagye | BayPort CU |
| Kimberly Allen | Baylands Family CU |
| Cherry Dale | Virginia Credit Union |
| Jerome Fowlkes | Langley FCU |
| Fred Hayes | Baylands Family CU |
| Sarah Landrum | DuPont Community CU |
| Katie Knight | Apple FCU |
| Lauren Polen | TopSide FCU |
| Silvia Riggins | Fort Lee FCU |
| Cassandra Riggins | UVA Community CU |
| Adam Riggleman | Parkview FCU |
| LauRae UpChurch | Commonwealth One FCU |
| Rachael Williams | ValleyStar CU |
| Amanda Wilson | Fort Lee FCU |
| Kim Little (VACUL Board Liaison) | Chartway CU |
| Carrie Hunt (VACUL Staff Liaison) | Virginia Credit Union League |
Credit Union Growth Committee (previously Marketing & Business Development Council)
The financial landscape is ever-changing and competition has never been more fierce. The Credit Union Growth Committee will address credit unions' opportunities and challenges across a broad spectrum, including lending, marketing, business development, technology, demographics, the competitive landscape, strategic business partnerships (including fintechs) and small credit union issues. An important focus for the Committee will be delivering timely, relevant educational opportunities and resources to credit unions.
| Name | Credit Union |
|---|---|
| Brandize Braxton | Credit Union of Richmond |
| Jim Eads | The United Methodist CU |
| Lisa Gilliam | DuPont Comm. CU |
| Fred Hayes | Baylands Family CU |
| Randa Monroe | TopSide FCU |
| Melissa Judy | Apple FCU |
| Pam Lease | Bronco FCU |
| Sarah Marks | Fort Lee FCU |
| Amber Mooney | TruEnergy FCU |
| Kris Morelli | Dominion CU |
| Chris Nunnaly | RVA Financial |
| Emmanuel Obe | Commonwealth One FCU |
| Stephanie Potter | ValleyStar CU |
| Joseph Raichel | UVA Community CU |
| Bill Susewind | Beach Municipal FCU |
| Janine Williams (VACUL Board Liaison) | UVA Comm. Credit Union |
| David Deacon (VACUL Staff Liaison) | Virginia Credit Union League |
Audit Committee
This committee reviews the audit report and reports to our Board of Directors.
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Name
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Credit Union
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Sharon Conti
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Virginia Educators Credit Union
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Allan Davidson
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Kemba Federal Credit Union
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Ricky McCormick
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Argent Credit Union
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Karen Orie
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Hampton Roads Educators Credit Union
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Lewis Smith
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BayPort Credit Union
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Simuel Young
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NextMark Credit Union
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| Bruce Six (League Board Liaison) |
Topside Federal Credit Union |
| Karima Freeman (League Staff Liaison) |
Virginia Credit Union League |
Governance Committee
This committee seeks recommendations for nominations to the Board of Directors.
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Name
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Credit Union
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Bill Hawkins (Chairman)
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Healthcare Systems Federal Credit Union
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Katrina Hayes-Peerman
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Virginia State University Federal Credit Union
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Dean Marshall
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Celco Federal Credit Union
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Jeff Thompson
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Blue Eagle Credit Union
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John West
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Call Federal Credit Union
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| Chris Williams (League Board Liaison) |
Henrico Federal Credit Union |
| Lewis Wood (League Staff Liaison) |
Virginia Credit Union League |
Estonia Partnership Committee
This Committee helps the Baltic nation of Estonia revive its credit cooperative movement and aid their efforts to become independent, competitive financial institutions.
| Name | Credit Union |
|---|---|
| Juri Valdov | Northwest |
| Joe Thomas (VACUL Boar Liaison) | NextMark |
| Carrie Hunt (VACUL Staff Liaison) | Virginia Credit Union League |
Chapters
In addition to our own committees, we also help support the work of regional chapters, groups of credit unions who have joined together to support our advocacy work, offer educational and networking opportunities and engage in community-based projects, including charitable fundraising.
- Piedmont Chapter (chapter inactive owed to pandemic)
- Richmond Chapter (chapter inactive owed to pandemic)
- Tidewater Chapter (active)
Need help? Contact Lewis Wood.
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