BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Amy Sink
MDC Board Chair
CEO
Interra Credit Union
$1.5 Billion / 85,000 Members
Amy Sink
MDC Board Chair
CEO
Interra Credit Union
$1.5 Billion / 85,000 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."
Kevin Johnson
MDC Board Vice Chair
President/CEO
Suncoast Credit Union
$13.5 Billion / 942,000 Members
Kevin Johnson
MDC Board Vice Chair
President/CEO
Suncoast Credit Union
$13.5 Billion / 942,000 Members
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
MDC Board Secretary/Treasurer
President/CEO
Meritrust Credit Union
$1.6 Billion / 107,000 Members
James Nastars
MDC Board Secretary/Treasurer
President/CEO
Meritrust Credit Union
$1.6 Billion / 107,000 Members
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
Laura Campbell
President and CEO
FIGFCU
$1.3 Billion / 58,000 Members
Laura Campbell
President and CEO
FIGFCU
$1.3 Billion / 58,000 Members
Laura Campbell
"I really enjoy being exposed to ongoing research that will help us serve our members better and meeting other like-minded CUs."
- Previously in public accounting for 10 years, working exclusively with credit unions at a variety of firms
- Chairman of the Management Committee (Board) of Community Mortgage Funding, LLC
- Board member of Extensia, LLC
- Member of Filene’s i3 group from 2006 until 2008
- CPA (inactive) and CGMA
- Loves to read everything fashion: “Online shopping was a great invention!”
- “One of my goals is to see my kids find jobs they are passionate about and are successful in doing.”
April Clobes
President and CEO
Michigan State University Federal Credit Union
$6.2 Billion / 306,000 members
April Clobes
President and CEO
Michigan State University Federal Credit Union
$6.2 Billion / 306,000 members
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
President and CEO
American Airlines Federal Credit Union
$9 Billion / 314,000 Members
Gail Enda
President and CEO
American Airlines Federal Credit Union
$9 Billion / 314,000 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 Corporate Federal Credit Union, NAFCU Regulatory Affairs Commitee, and ePayResources
- Also serves with Filene’s Inner Circle and CUNA Roundtable Advisory Committee
- 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."
Caren Gabriel
CEO
Ascend Federal Credit Union
$3.5 Billion / 234,000 Members
Caren Gabriel
CEO
Ascend Federal Credit Union
$3.5 Billion / 234,000 Members
Caren Gabriel
“We can accomplish so much more for our members when we do so together.”
- CEO at Ascend Federal Credit Union since 2004
- Previously served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel
- Currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of CUNA Mutual Group, service includes Compensation Committee Chair & Governance Committee Member
- Board leadership roles with The Nature Conservancy of TN Board of Trustees and the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
- Former chairman of the Tennessee Credit Union League
- Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the University of Alabama
- Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law
- “I am a huge University of Alabama Crimson Tide fan and most of the people I am around (as our credit union is located in Tennessee) don’t care for that!”
Jeff Meshey
President and CEO
Desert Financial Credit Union
$7.3 Billion / 359,000 Members
Jeff Meshey
President and CEO
Desert Financial Credit Union
$7.3 Billion / 359,000 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
David Tuyo
President and CEO
University Credit Union
$1 Billion / 50,000 Members
David Tuyo
President and CEO
University Credit Union
$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
Class B Board Director
Chief Financial and Product Officer
CUNA Mutual Group
Laurie Winger
Class B Board Director
Chief Financial and Product Officer
CUNA Mutual Group
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 CUNA Mutual Group
- Oversees the company’s domestic product portfolio, along with the CUNA Caribbean business
- Has been with CUNA Mutual Group since 1990
- Bachelor’s Degree in Administration and Accounting from University of Wisconsin—Madison
- CPA Certified
