April Ales
April Ales, Engagement Consultant with the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), is a passionate, thought process, and collaborative leader. As a reputable professional, with extensive experience in the credit union movement, she works alongside Leagues and system partners in the Southeast region and serves as an access point to all things related to CUNA.
Prior to joining CUNA, she served as Vice-President of Membership Relations at the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates, where she managed the Cooperative Initiatives Department and the Southeastern Credit Union Foundation. As a former Member Relations Consultant, she served as a liaison to credit unions in Florida and Alabama focusing on member relations, chapter development, financial education, business development, training, and the small asset-size credit union programs. She has also held the position of Vice President of Administration at a $22 million asset credit union.
April received a bachelor’s in Sociology and Criminology from Florida State University. She is also a 2014 Credit Union Development Educator (DE) graduate. April finds happiness from helping others be successful and volunteers her time assisting those who are less privileged.
