MADISON, Wis. – Certified Credit Union Executive (CCUE) designations were awarded to 23 individuals from 10 different states, bringing the total nationwide to 2,638.

CCUE, instituted in 1975, is the hallmark of professional credit union achievement. Designed for managers and those aspiring to credit union leadership, the program teaches advanced credit union management and operations techniques.

In addition, eight individuals earned the Certified Financial Services Professional (CFSP) designation. This program began in 1999 as a designation targeted specifically at educating credit union professionals specializing in financial services.

The Certified Executive Program (CEP) awarded specialty certifications to 18 credit union professionals. These certifications require in-depth courses in a specialty area, including: compliance, lending, financial management, marketing, and human resources.

The CEP is the overall name for the self-study program allowing for the above designations. Recommended for college credit by the American Council on Education (ACE), the classes and materials are tailored specifically to those working within the Credit Union System. All new designations were awarded in April.

CUNA congratulates the recipients who have continued their education and training to earn designee and specialist standing.

The names and the credit unions of the new CCUE, CFSP, and specialty designees are listed below. For more information on the CEP, contact Elaine Harrop at (800) 356-9655, ext. 4055.

April 2009 CCUE, CFSP, and Specialty Designees

CCUE DESIGNEES

Florida

Darlene M. Behringer, CCUE, Suncoast Schools FCU



Hawaii

Gary K. Nakata**, CCUE, Aloha Pacific FCU



Iowa

Brent Helin, CCUE, Des Moines Metro CU



Maine

James P. Frost*, CCUE, University CU



Michigan

Heather K. Luciani**, CCUE, Marshall Community CU



New Mexico

Larry E. Erickson, CCUE, New Mexico Educators FCU

Jan K. Gassiot, CCUE, New Mexico Educators FCU

Lisa M. Harney, CCUE, New Mexico Educators FCU

Terrance Laudick, CCUE, New Mexico Educators FCU

Kevin Murphy, CCUE, New Mexico Educators FCU

Angela M. Muxworthy*, CCUE, New Mexico Educators FCU



New York

Shawn M. Hayes, CCUE, Ticonderoga FCU



North Carolina

Dawnne V. Brown, CCUE, State Employees CU

Sylvia C. Cameron, CCUE, State Employees CU

Sandra R. Elliott, CCUE, State Employees CU

C. Stuart Hudson, CCUE, State Employees CU

Mary E. Huffman*, CCUE, State Employees CU

Lisa T. Lloyd, CCUE, State Employees CU

Tina Louise Torres, CCUE, State Employees CU

Danielle M. Walters, CCUE, State Employees CU

Rebecca B. Warren, CCUE, State Employees CU



Tennessee

Laurel E. Craig, CCUE, CFSP, Enrichment FCU



Washington

Keith P. Connolly*, CCUE, Horizon CU

CFSP DESIGNEES

Angela C. Badger, CCUE, CFSP, Enrichment FCU, Tenn.

Kelly L. Blackwell, CCUE, CFSP, Duke University FCU, N.C.

Kathy Colburn, CCUE, CFSP, Y-12 FCU, Tenn.

Keith P. Connolly*, CCUE, CFSP, Horizon CU, Wash.

James P. Frost**, CCUE, CFSP, University CU, Maine

Staci Harrison, CCUE, CFSP, Weokie CU, Okla.

Heather K. Luciani**, CCUE, CFSP, Marshall Community CU, Mich.

Stephanie R. Montgomery*, CCUE, CFSP, Weokie CU, Okla.

SPECIALTY CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Executive Program



Certified Financial Management Specialist

Bret H. Rigby, Deepwater Industries FCU, N.J.

Kara Tieman, Desco FCU, Ohio



Certified Lending Specialist

Annette Boyd, CFE FCU, Fla.

Scott J. Cabe, State Employees CU, N.C.

Keith P. Connolly, CCUE, CFSP, Horizon CU, Wash.

Michelle C Genusa, Jefferson Financial CU, La.

Tina M. Gerhart, Lebanon FCU, Pa.

Darren Nishioka, CU Hawaii FCU, Hawaii

Nancy L. Perry, CFE FCU, Fla.

Teresa A Seames, Suncoast Schools FCU, Fla.

Katrina A. Shano, Jefferson Financial CU, La.

Susan Spin, Suncoast Schools FCU, Fla.

Aimee R. Taylor, State Employees CU, N.C.



Certified Marketing Specialist

Brett Marchand, Tower FCU, Md.

Monika L. Scott, CCUE, Pennsylvania Credit Union Association



Certified Human Resource Specialist

Michael A. Barone, Members 1st CU, Calif.

Julie D. Flatt, CCUE, CFSP, CUCE, Florida Central CU, Fla.

Rosemarie Samuels, Southern Teachers and Parents FCU, La.



*honors

**high honors