MADISON, Wis.— CUES and Currency Marketing have announced the five finalists selected to compete for the title of 2024 CUES Emerging Leader.
“For the second year in a row, this free program attracted a record-breaking number of applicants, with 36 promising professionals selected to participate from among more than 120,” CUES said. “Of these, 31 self-selected to move on to the competition phase, submitting their business cases to a four-judge panel.”
The Final Five
The judges have selected the following five people to compete in the online pitch show, powered by Currency Marketing:
- Irene Boyer, consumer loan manager, WECU, Bellingham, Wash.
- Scott McClellan, safety and physical security manager, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, Santa Ana, Calif.
- Shanece Robinson, team lead, learning & development, Sharonview Federal Credit Union, Fort Mill, S.C.
- Trent Saflin, mortgage loan officer, Northwest FCU, Herndon, Va.
- Kelley Taghon, director, marketing, Everwise Credit Union, South Bend, Ind.
‘One of a Kind Event’
“We’re extremely proud of the participants who took part in this one-of-a-kind industry event, which combines online learning, peer collaboration, and an exciting competition phase,” Sara Dyer, CUES senior director of meetings & digital events, said in a statement. “The final five’s business cases this year are particularly interesting, as they address solutions to common issues seen throughout the industry—solutions which will ultimately benefit the credit union’s members. Every credit union leader will want to tune in to watch the online pitch show—they may just find solutions they can implement themselves.”
Added Tim McAlpine, CEO of Currency Marketing, in a statement, “We’re proud to join CUES in sponsoring this incredibly relevant professional development program. The five finalists represent an exceptional group of credit union professionals who fully dedicated themselves to the program. As part of the process, they took part in insightful discussions and enlightening educational and Mastermind sessions that broadened the knowledge of all participants.”
Online Pitch Show
CUES said the five finalists will present their business cases during a live online pitch show taking Oct. 2 at 2:00 p.m. EDT.
Following the live show, the judges will select the top three before naming the ultimate 2024 CUES Emerging Leader. Each of the Top Three candidates will receive a tiered educational package, plus a leadership assessment and additional coaching to support their continued development and growth, CUES said.
For info: CUESEmerge.com.