Credit union leaders recognized and rewarded

At Cornerstone League, we’re proud of our members’ professional advancements and milestones. We take pleasure in posting significant news.

TTCU FCU honors Jessica Cranke with YP of the Year award 

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Congratulations to Jessica Cranke on winning the TTCU Federal Credit Union Young Professional of the Year award. Cranke, a mortgage closing coordinator at TTCU in Tulsa, Okla., received her award on Dec. 2. 

With six years of experience in the credit union industry, Cranke’s dedication to the TTCU YP program was recognized through this award. Over the past two years, she has been an active member of the YP leadership team, playing a pivotal role in organizing and attending various YP events. Furthermore, Cranke made significant process improvements to enhance the YP program's effectiveness and consistently communicated with YPs to keep them informed and engaged. 
 
Cranke shared her gratitude for the recognition, attributing her success to the support of her mentors and community.  

“I am truly honored and humbled to have received the TTCU Young Professional of the Year award,” she said. “This recognition is not just a testament to my individual efforts, but also a reflection of the incredible support and mentorship I’ve received. I’m privileged to be part of a community that values and supports its young professionals, and I look forward to continuing my work with credit union young professionals by serving as a Cornerstone YP Advisor for the next two years." 

In October, Cranke was also selected to serve a two-year term as a Cornerstone Young Professional Advisor for 2024–2025. 

New trustees and executive committee elected at CULAC 

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At the annual American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) meeting last week, John Bratsakis, president/CEO of the Maryland/DC Credit Union Association, was elected chair of CULAC for 2024. 

The CULAC Executive Committee confirmed league nominations for trustees serving in the class of 2024–2025. The new trustees’ terms will run from Jan. 1, 2024, until Dec. 31, 2025. New trustees include Cornerstone League members Ronald Smeltzer, Harold James, and David Courreges:

• Nick Ambrosini (CA)* – Valley Strong Credit Union
• Rory Murray (DC) – MD|DC Credit Union Association
• Maurice Dawkins (DE)* – American Spirit Federal Credit Union
• Chad Evans (GA)* – Associated Credit Union
• Alan Arai (HI) – Valley Isle Community Federal Credit Union
• Daniel Thurman (ID)* – Frontier Credit Union
• Peter Fauth (IL) – Financial Plus Credit Union
• Nina Baker (IN)* – ProFed Federal Credit Union
• Ronald Smeltzer (KS) – Envista Federal Credit Union
• David Surface (MA)* – St. Jean’s Credit Union
• Joann Bisson (ME) – Oxford Federal Credit Union
• Brian Sherrick (MN)* – Ideal Credit Union
• Harold “Hal” James (MO) – Missouri Credit Union
• Scott MacKnight (NH) – Triangle Credit Union
• Karen Griffo – (NM)* – Roswell Community Federal Credit Union
• Steele Hendrix (NV)* – Boulder Dam Credit Union
• Randy Sacilotto (RI) – Navigant Credit Union
• Chad Moller (SD) – Dakotaland Federal Credit Union
• Sarah Waters (TN) – Tennessee Credit Union League
• David Courreges (TX) – University Federal Credit Union
• Jean Giard (VT) – Vermont Federal Credit Union
• Michael Tucker (WV) – West Virginia Central Federal Credit Union
• Brian Rohrbacher (WY) – Atlantic City Federal Credit Union
  

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The above individuals join other trustees serving in the class of 2023–2024 term.