ANAHEIM, Calif.–The CUNA Marketing and Business Development Council has recognized a number of people with honors.
The winners include:
- Business Development Professional of the Year: Jeremiah DeGollon, AVP – business development for Summit CU, Madison, Wis. DeGollon was recognized for his innovative business development philosophy — incorporating culture, partnerships, advocacy and financial confidence — that has fundamentally changed the way Summit approaches growth and customer outreach.
- Marketing Professional of the Year: Michelle Hunter, senior vice president, marketing and development for CU of Southern California, Anaheim Hills, Calif. Hunter was recognized for her marketing leadership that, in 2015, led CU of Southern California to reach $1 billion in assets, add four new branches and achieve a 92% member satisfaction score.
- Hall of Fame Award: Nancy Hutchinson, senior vice president, marketing and business development, Minnesota Power Employees CU, Duluth, Minn. Hutchinson was chosen for her two decades of service to her credit union’s marketing department, which has resulted in significant membership and asset growth, as well as her extensive charity work.
- Rising Star of the Year Award: Nadine Hohnke, marketing analyst, Public Service CU, Romulus, Mich. This award recognizes rising professionals with two or less years of experience in the credit union industry. Hohnke was recognized for her demonstrated ability to marry market knowledge with achievable plans of action to get results for her credit union.
- Volunteer of the Year Award: Joanne Billow, marketing services manager, Greylock FCU and Greylock Marketing Group, Pittsfield, Mass. As a member-led organization, the Council relies on volunteers, and this award recognizes those contributions to the Council. Billow has served on the Diamond Award judging team from 2012 to 2015 and is part of a Diamond Award-winning creative team.
The awards were presented during the Council’s annual meeting at the Disneyland Hotel.