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Innovation & Technology Council Executive Committee

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Clifton Van Scyoc

Innovation & Technology COUNCIL CHAIR

VP of Technology/Chief Technology Officer, PSECU

Clifton Van Scyoc

Innovation & Technology COUNCIL CHAIR

VP of Technology/Chief Technology Officer, PSECU

Education

Shippensburg University of PA – BSBA – Business Information Systems
Stanford University Graduate School of Business – Strategic Innovation Institute
Harrisburg University – Chief Information Officer Certificate
Cardwell 306 Group
Certified IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation

Professional Activities

CUNA Technology Council Sponsorship Committee
Temenos Client Advisory Council

Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments
- Community Involvement:

SCPA Works – Board Member
South Central NextGen Technology Partnership – Steering Committee

Mark Reed

Innovation & Technology Council VICE CHAIR

Senior Vice President Technology, American Airlines Credit Union

Mark Reed

Innovation & Technology Council VICE CHAIR

Senior Vice President Technology, American Airlines Credit Union

Education

MBA, Information Assurance, University of Dallas
BBA, Business Computer Information Systems, University of North Texas (UNT)

Professional Activities

Symitar Security Advisory Committee Member

Honors, Awards, and Major Accomplishments

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP)

Willis Chang

Innovation & Technology COUNCIL 2nd VICE-CHAIR

Digital Transformation Officer, Kinecta FCU

Willis Chang

Innovation & Technology COUNCIL 2nd VICE-CHAIR

Digital Transformation Officer, Kinecta FCU

Education

University of Southern California – BS – Business Administration (Management & Information Systems)
Kinecta Leadership Academy

Professional Activities

ACU I.T. Council Engagement Committee & Member Resources Committee
Velera Product Advisory Council

Honors, Awards, and Major Accomplishments

Community Involvement:
- Wiseburn Education Foundation, Board Chair

Andrew Chung

Cheif Information Officer

Gesa Credit Union

Andrew Chung

Cheif Information Officer

Gesa Credit Union

Education

BS Management and Information Systems; San Jose State University
MS Management Information Systems; Florida State University

Professional Activities

CUNA Technology Council Sponsorship Committee
Fiserv DNA Advisory Council
Firserv XD Advisory Council
Metal Blockchain Banking Innovation Program
Advisor to the North American Fintech Coalition

Honors, Awards, and Major Accomplishments

Columbia Basin College Foundation Board Member
Gesa Community Foundation Board Member

Antonio Flores

Vice President Information Systems

GECU

Antonio Flores

Vice President Information Systems

GECU

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Texas at El Paso
Master of Business Administration - Executive MBA from the University of Texas at El Paso
Credit Union Development Educator (CUDE) certification

Professional Activities

CUNA Technology Council
EPCC Information Technology Advisory Committee

Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments

Multiple Digitalization strategies
Business adoption of SCRUM Agile methodologies

John Giordani

ERM Technology Risk Manager

UNFCU

John Giordani

ERM Technology Risk Manager

UNFCU

Education

University of Fairfax, VA – Doctorate Degree – Information Assurance
The City College of New York (CUNY), NY – Master's Degree - Information Systems Management
University of Pisa, Italy – B.A. - Italian Literature and Communication
Harvard University, MA - Executive Master's in Cybersecurity
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) - Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
NAFCU Certified Risk Manager (NCRM)
AICPA Cybersecurity Advisory Services Certified

Professional Activities

Pace University, NY - Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems - Cybersecurity Advisory Board Member
Ithaca College, NY - Member Of The Board Of Advisors
University of Fairfax, VA - Adjunct Professor of Computer Science

Honors, Awards, and Major Accomplishments
- Community Involvement:

ISACA New York Metropolitan Chapter
Author of the Amazon Best Seller book: Machine Learning: The Game Show

Ami Iceman Haueter

Chief Research and Digital Experience Officer

Michigan State University FCU

Ami Iceman Haueter

Chief Research and Digital Experience Officer

Michigan State University FCU

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations from Michigan State University
Next Level Leader

Professional Activities

Secretary of the Arts Council of Greater Lansing
Filene i3 alumnus
MDC NextUP alumnus
Participant in the Lab at Filene

Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments

2022 CUNA Rockstar

Angela Melle

Sr Director Communications & Education

Luminate Louisiana Credit Unions

Angela Melle

Sr Director Communications & Education

Luminate Louisiana Credit Unions

Education

Bachelor of Arts in History, University of New Orleans

Professional Activities

LCUL Young Professionals - Committee Liaison
Louisiana Credit Union Foundation - Committee Liaison

Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments

Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor (CCUFC)

Jim Phillips

EVP

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

Jim Phillips

EVP

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

Education

BBA in Management, University of Texas Arlington
Certified IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation
Project Management Professional (PMP)

Professional Activities

Symitar Advisory Board
University of California Irvine Center for Digital Transformation CIO Roundtable
Credit Union CIO Rountable

Honors, Awards, and Major Accomplishments

Bank Systems and Technology - Most Innovative CIOs 2007

Richard Roark

SVP/Chief Technology Officer

Bay Federal Credit Union

Richard Roark

SVP/Chief Technology Officer

Bay Federal Credit Union

Education

BS Management and Information Systems; Barrington University

Professional Activities

Technology Council Sponsorship Committee Chair
Black Kite Client Advisory Board
Rivial Data Security Platform Advisory Team
AWS Member-Owned Financials Strategic Advisory Council

Honors, Awards, and Major Accomplishments

Certified Chief Executive (CCE)

Joey Rudisill

Chief Information Officer

Central Willamette Credit Union

Joey Rudisill

Chief Information Officer

Central Willamette Credit Union

Education

Currently Pursuing AWS Certified Machine Learning

Professional Activities

Vice Chair, Technology Council Sponsorship Committee
Committee Member, NWCG
Presenter, Georgia Credit Union Affiliates
Former Technology Council Member, CO-OP
Former Supervisory Committee Member, Northwest Corporate

Honors, Awards, and Major Accomplishments

Member, Leadership Albany 2020
Volunteer, Southwestern College
Former Board Member, Share Vancouver

Jeffrey Staw

Chief Information and Innovation Officer

FireFighters First Credit Union

Jeffrey Staw

Chief Information and Innovation Officer

FireFighters First Credit Union

Education

Tufts University BS - Engineering Psychology
Boston University Graduate School of Management - MBA & MSIS

Professional Activities

Scouts of America
Cardwell 306 Group
Filene i3 Program

Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments

1999 CIO Magazine Enterprise Value Award
2018 CUNA Tech Council Excellence in Technology Award

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