Board of Directors

Our Board is a collective of our owners who believe in the vision of MDC. This top-tier group of individuals guide us to a brighter future.

Kevin Johnson

Suncoast Credit Union

President/CEO

$15.7 Billion / 1,056,500 Members

Board Chair

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Kevin Johnson

Suncoast Credit Union

President/CEO

$15.7 Billion / 1,056,500 Members

Board Chair

Kevin Johnson

"I have enjoyed leading various credit union initiatives for the past 31 years and am energized by continuing my mission with MDC."

President/CEO at Suncoast Credit Union, Florida’s largest credit union
An advocate for the credit union difference; serves on the Boards of the League of Southeastern Credit Unions, Southeastern Credit Union Foundation, Hillsborough Education
Foundation, and the CUNA Payments Subcommittee
Bachelor’s degree in business management from University of Tampa; holds CUNA’s certified credit union executive designation
“When I am not dedicating my time to helping members save more for life, I can be found fishing, hiking, and traveling the world.”

James Nastars

Meritrust Credit Union

President/CEO

$1.7 Billion / 114,500 Members

Vice Chair

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James Nastars

Meritrust Credit Union

President/CEO

$1.7 Billion / 114,500 Members

Vice Chair

James Nastars

"Meritrust has gotten a lot out of our involvement with MDC through our involvement in projects, especially since that gives us the opportunity to tailor the deliverables to our needs right here in Wichita."

With Meritrust since 2013, but has over 30 years experience in the banking and CU industry
Worked experiences as Chief Lending Officer and Director of Internal Audit in credit unions and banking
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and MBA from The University of Texas at Austin
Serves on the Boards of Meritrust Technology Strategies, LLC and Custom Financial Resource, LLC
Locally serves on the Boards of Kansas Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and Support for Catholic Schools, LLC, and the Greater Wichita Partnership’s Leadership Council
Also serves on the Board of the Heartland Credit Union Association, as Chairperson of the Heartland Credit Union Foundation, and on the CUNA National Credit Union Roundtable Advisory Council
Enjoys travelling anywhere in the world and cooking

April Clobes

Michigan State University Federal Credit Union

President and CEO

$6.8 Billion / 330,000 members

Board Secretary/Treasurer

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April Clobes

Michigan State University Federal Credit Union

President and CEO

$6.8 Billion / 330,000 members

Board Secretary/Treasurer

April Clobes

"We joined MDC to get access to great research, the opportunity to fully participate in creating new ideas through NextUP, the chance to network with other large institutions, and to lead the credit industry forward, and we’re getting beyond the value that we were expecting."

April has served as President and CEO of her MSUFCU since March 2015
Has earned several awards in her credit union career, including Top Woman to Watch by the Credit Union Times in 2013; the Detroit Free Press Leadership Award in 2016; the ATHENA award from the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce and an Honorary Alumni Award from Oakland University in 2017; and the Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces Leadership Award in the large category group in 2018
Is an active leader on several industry, community, and university boards, including: Lansing Economic Area Partnership, MSU College of Music National Leadership Council, MSU College of Business Alumni Board, and Michigan Humanities Council; Serves on the Trellance Board of Directors and as the Treasurer for Filene Research Group
Joined MSUFCU in 1996 and moved through the organization from a marketing specialist to management and executive positions prior to being named President/CEO
Holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing from Michigan State University, a Master of Arts degree from Michigan State University in Advertising, and a Master of Business Administration from Western Michigan University
“I enjoy reading, collecting shoes and sweaters, traveling, and spoiling my niece and nephew.”

Gail Enda

American Airlines Federal Credit Union

President and CEO

$9.5 Billion / 328,000 Members

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Gail Enda

American Airlines Federal Credit Union

President and CEO

$9.5 Billion / 328,000 Members

Gail Enda

“MDC’s focus on what’s new and what’s yet to come helps our organization and the industry stay forward thinking. The owner meetings are a great opportunity to step outside the box, hear new ideas, and think more broadly. We are proud to be owners, and I am excited to represent our fellow owners on the board.”

Named President of American Airlines Federal Credit Union on October 1, 2018 and assumed the role of President and CEO on January 1, 2019
Previously served as the Senior Vice President of Lending and Product Management
Has been at American Airlines Federal Credit Union for over 17 years
Prior to that, worked for AAFCU’s sponsor company, American Airlines, in a number of different roles in the Finance and HR organizations
Serves on the boards of Catalyst Federal Credit Union, ePayResources, and Temple Shalom Dallas
Also serves with Filene’s Inner Circle, NAFCU Regulatory Affairs Committee, CUNA National Roundtable Advisory Committee, and Federal Reserve of Dallas Community Depository Institution Advisory Council
Holds an undergraduate degree in operations research and industrial engineering from Cornell University, and an MBA from the Anderson School of Management at UCLA
Lives in North Dallas with her husband and has 3 daughters
“I love to try new recipes, travel, and taking cooking classes with the family wherever we go. I still have four states I have not yet visited and one more continent.”

Jeff Meshey

Desert Financial Credit Union

President and CEO

$8.3 Billion / 408,000 Members

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Jeff Meshey

Desert Financial Credit Union

President and CEO

$8.3 Billion / 408,000 Members

Jeff Meshey

"MDC’s credit union and CUSO owners represent the best and the brightest of our industry. We love the research, the opportunities to partner with progressive vendors, and the networking at the meetings. Desert Financial is proud to be an owner."

Celebrated 27th anniversary with the Credit Union in June of 2021.
Serves on the Board of the Valley of the Sun United Way (Chair of Tocqueville and Major Gifts Committee), on the Advisory Board of the Arizona Educational Foundation, as Chair of the American Heart Association’s HeartWalk Committee, and as a Life Member of the Fiesta Bowl Committee
Holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio
Recognized as a Most Admired Leader by the Phoenix Business Journal in 2019
Resides in Chandler, Arizona and has six children and three grandchildren with Debbie
Enjoys traveling, playing golf, and attending concerts and sporting events

Amy Sink

Interra Credit Union

CEO

$1.6 Billion / 89,000 Members

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Amy Sink

Interra Credit Union

CEO

$1.6 Billion / 89,000 Members

Amy Sink

"I enjoy networking with other credit unions and being involved in projects that help our members."

CEO at Interra Credit Union in Indiana since November 2013
Has more than 26 years of experience in the credit union industry; was most recently SVP and CFO at Teachers Credit Union in South Bend
Served on the ALM advisory board for Sendero, a Fiserv company
Board member and instrumental in the development of the Purchase One card, which has returned more than $5 million back to participating credit unions
Involved with Callahan & Associates
Master’s degree from The University of Notre Dame
BS in finance and communications from Indiana University—Bloomington
Has completed a variety of professional development programs, including the Advanced Leadership Institute at the Harvard Executive MBA School
“I love to read, cook, golf, hike, and hang at the beach.”
“My personal goal is to write a book.”

David Tuyo

University Credit Union

President and CEO

$1 Billion / 50,000 Members

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David Tuyo

University Credit Union

President and CEO

$1 Billion / 50,000 Members

David Tuyo

"I cannot communicate the value of MDC enough. Between the networking, the project deliverables, and the cost savings, it’s worth every penny and more."

20-year veteran of the financial services industry where he has served financial institutions in a multitude of roles including COO, CFO, and Chief Investment Officer
Holds a doctorate in business administration from California Southern University, an MBA from Mississippi State University, and a bachelors in Finance from the University of Mobile
Awarded the National Association of Federally Insured Credit Unions’ Professional of the Year, named Credit Union Times’ Trailblazer, and listed as Northwest Florida’s Top 40 Executives Under 40
Inaugural recipient of PSCU’s award for innovation
Has served on numerous financial services industry boards in his career, including currently serving on Allied Solutions Advisory Board, CUNA Mutual Advisory Board, Cardwell Advisory Board California Credit Union League’s Regulatory Advocacy Committee, Visa’s Payments Roundtable, and NAFCUs Cybersecurity and Payments Committee
Co-founded the Advanced Lending Institute and the Certified Lending Expert
Was a college golf champion, having won the individual category at the 2000 NAIA Men’s Golf Championship

Laurie Winger

TruStage

Chief Financial And Product Officer

Class B Board Director

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Laurie Winger

TruStage

Chief Financial And Product Officer

Class B Board Director

Laurie Winger

"As one of the newer board members, I enjoy learning more and digging deeper into MDC’s initiatives."

Responsible for the financial management of TruStage
Oversees the company’s domestic product portfolio, along with the CUNA Caribbean business
Has been with TruStage since 1990
Bachelor’s Degree in Administration and Accounting from University of Wisconsin—Madison
CPA Certified

Brenda Worrell

Idaho Central Credit Union

CEO

$9 Billion / 534,000 Members

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Brenda Worrell

Idaho Central Credit Union

CEO

$9 Billion / 534,000 Members

Brenda Worrell

"I love MDC’s focus on the future and the opportunity it provides us to network with other large credit unions that think outside the box. The research projects and other collaborative sessions focus on developing innovative products and services will help us remain relevant to our members and shape the future of the credit union industry."

Brenda Worrell is the Chief Executive Officer/President of Idaho Central Credit Union, with over 565,000 members and $10 billion in assets.
She has been integral to ICCU’s growth for 26 years, previously serving as Accounting Officer and Executive Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer.
Her workplace culture initiatives have made ICCU a Best Place to Work in Idaho for 11 years running.
She has focused on expanding products & services for underserved communities & small businesses and advancing technology to improve service, efficiency & member engagement.
Brenda holds a BBA in Accounting and an MBA from Idaho State University and is a Certified Public Accountant and Excellence in Finance award winner.
She serves on the Curql Collective, Members Development Company (MDC), Idaho Business for Education Boards, CUNA Powers Subcommittee, GoWest Credit Union Governmental Affairs Committee & co-founded Southeast Idaho Hoops Academy.