Speakers

Maricela Castillo is a Research Specialist, Multicultural Business Strategy at CUNA Mutual Group. She is from Milwaukee WI and graduated from UW-Whitewater in December 2019. 

Mike is vice president of marketing for Philadelphia-based American Heritage Credit Union, a $3.5 billion institution serving more than 200,00 members across 800 sponsor companies and 35 branches.

Nikki Doherty is a credit union marketing professional with over 18 years in the industry. She is currently the Marketing Director of Explorers Credit Union based out of Yankton, South Dakota. 

Jennifer Donohue is the Vice President of Sales Strategy for the Disney Advertising Sales Local division. Under her leadership, she manages sales strategy across Disney’s expansive Linear and Addressable ad sales teams, focusing on multi-media opportunities for marketers. 

Amber holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing and a Master of Business Administration in Sustainability and has earned the designation of CUCME – Credit Union Certified Marketing Executive – through CUNA. 

Kelly worked for a prominent marketing firm in the financial industry for more than a decade, growing them from a $2.3 million marketing firm to just over $6 million by the time she left in 2018.

Nancy C Hutchinson, MBA, PHD, CUBDP, 2016 Hall of Fame CUNA Marketing and Business Development, 2009 CUNA Business Development Professional of the Year, 6 years serving on the Executive Board of Directors for CUNA Marketing and Business Development Council. 

Chronicles Distilling is a veteran-owned family distillery, run by Chase and Aaron Lesher, two Marine Corps veterans who also happen to be brothers. 

Jason Lindstrom has been working in credit unions for over 24 years. He started his career as a part-time teller in college and has worked as a Business Development Manager, Assistant Vice President of Business Development, Chief Political Officer and Chief Marketing Officer. 

As Affinity Partnership Manager, Kristin works with key strategic partners such as the University of Washington and Washington State University to create an overall partner strategy that encompasses financial education, marketing, sponsorships, on-site activations, and collaborate on opportunities to align both brands.

Howard is currently VP, Marketing with Evergreen Credit Union in Portland, Maine.  He has been in that position for 20 years, helping to guide the credit union into one of the largest in the state.

Michael Mattone is the Vice President of Community Impact at Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, a $1.2 billion Kingston, NY-based institution serving seven counties in New York State. 

Dave Mevoli is the lead national account manager for the seventh largest craft brewer in the U.S., Bell’s Brewery. 

With over 20 years of experience in banking/credit unions and an MBA with an emphasis in Marketing (although a closer look at his transcript would suggest an emphasis in Finance) from the University of California, Riverside in 2001, Royce has a desire to combine his proven business track record along with his passion for learning by working with likeminded credit union professionals.

Jill Nowacki started with credit unions in 2001. She has taken on leadership roles at credit unions and state and national trade associations, including serving as the President/CEO of the Credit Union League of Connecticut.

Hilary A. Reed is an industry thought leader, speaker, and expert in the fields of strategic marketing and data analytics and has been involved in the credit union movement for nearly two decades. 

Adam Sands helps to lead the financial services vertical across Disney’s portfolio of brands including ABC, Disney Channels Worldwide, ESPN, Freeform, FX, National Geographic, Hulu and Disney Digital.

A passion for listening, mentoring, coaching and teaching marketers to differentiate a unique promise of value in others’ lives and the work they are inspired to live out every day. 

Tansley is a dynamic force of nature, fiercely crusading on behalf of all credit unions while tirelessly driving forward the brand image and family spirit of Canvas. 

Opal joined CUNA Mutual Group in 2014. She brings more than 18 years of professional experience in training, optimization, organizational development, and business leadership in roles at SITEL, Dean Health, and American Family Insurance. 

Paula Tompkins is a strategic visionary with a deep understanding of the application of marketing and sales enabled by technology. 

Faye Trapani leads Disney’s Self-Service business with 15+ years’ experience in advertising. She began her career working with brands like Accor Hotels and Tumi in print and TV campaigns.