CUES Hall of Fame Inductees

2024 Hall of Fame

Kelly Marshall

Kelly Marshall, CCE, CCD, ICD.D

President/CEO
Summerland Credit Union

Summerland, BC, Canada

Director/Immediate Past CUES Board Chair

Kelly Marshall, CCE, CCD, ICD.D, is being inducted into the CUES Hall of Fame in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the credit union industry, community, and CUES organization. As President/CEO of Summerland Credit Union in Summerland, BC, Kelly’s leadership has been instrumental in the credit union’s success, fostering growth, innovation, and community engagement. His impact extends far beyond his own organization, as Kelly has served on the CUES Board of Directors for over eight years, offering steadfast leadership, vision, and dedication.

During his tenure as CUES Board Chair, Kelly demonstrated exceptional guidance, especially during times of uncertainty, such as leading the organization through the COVID-19 pandemic and providing stability after the loss of president/CEO John Pembroke in 2022. His strategic direction helped ensure CUES continued to thrive and serve its members during these challenges. Kelly’s commitment to the advancement of the credit union industry, along with his passion for empowering leaders within the sector, has left an indelible mark on both CUES and the broader credit union community. His induction into the CUES Hall of Fame is a well-deserved recognition of his visionary leadership and unwavering dedication.

Jan Roche


Jan Roche

CEO (Retired)
State Department Federal Credit Union

Alexandria, Virginia

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Robert N. Trunzo


Robert N. Trunzo

President Emeritus
TruStage

Madison, Wisconsin

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Tony Budet


Tony Budet

CEO (Retired)
University Federal Credit Union

Austin, Texas 

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Bill Kiss


Bill Kiss

Co-CEO
Gulf & Fraser

Burnaby, British Columbia

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Jeff Shewfelt


Jeff Shewfelt

Co-CEO
Gulf & Fraser

Burnaby, British Columbia

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Barry


Barry Nelson, CCE

Retired CEO
Travis Credit Union

Vacaville, California

 

 

Erin Mendez


Erin Mendez, CCE

President/CEO
Patelco Credit Union

Pleasanton, California

 

 

 

Sterling Nielson


Sterling Nielsen, CPA

President/CEO
Mountain America CU

Sandy, Utah 

 

 

Paul Kelly
Paul Kelly

Retired CEO
connectFirst Credit Union

Calgary, Alberta

 

2022 Hall of Fame Inductee Ed Bergen
Ed Bergen, CCD, CCE

President/CEO
Sunova Credit Union Limited
Selkirk, Manitoba

 

 

2022 Hall of Fame Inductee Tyrone Muse
Tyrone Muse

President/CEO
Vision Federal Credit Union
Endicott, New York

 

 

2022 Hall of Fame Inductee Kit Snyder
Kit Snyder, CCE

President/CEO
Consumers CU
Kalamazoo, Michigan

Stu Ramsey
Stewart Ramsey, CCD, CIE, CCE

Retired President/CEO
Pen Air Federal Credit Union

Pensacola, Florida

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Maurice SmithMaurice Smith

President/CEO
Local Government Federal Credit Union
Civic Federal Credit Union

Raleigh, North Carolina

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2019 Hall of Fame Inductee Joe HearnJoe Hearn, CCE

President/CEO
Dupaco Community Credit Union

Dubuque, IA

 

 

2019 Hall of Fame Award Inductee Steph SherroddStephanie Sherrod, CCE

President/CEO
TDECU

Lake Jackson, TX

 

 

2019 Hall of Fame Inductee Greg SmithGreg Smith

Retired President/CEO
PSECU

Harrisburg, PA

 

 

2019 Hall of Fame Inductee Kim SponemKim Sponem

President/CEO
Summit Credit Union

Madison, WI

 

 

2019 Hall of Fame Award Inductee Al SuraciAl Suraci, CCE

Retired CEO
Northern Credit Union

Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario

2018 Hall of Fame Inductee Marty Komsa

Marty Komsa

Retired President/CEO
Windsor Family Credit Union

Windsor, Ontario

 

 

 

2018 Hall of Fame Award Winner Elieen Rivera

Eileen Rivera

Retired President/CEO
Skyone Federal Credit Union

Hawthorne, CA

 

 

2018 Hall of Fame Award Winner Cathie Tierney

Cathie Tierney, CCUE

Retired President/CEO
Community First Credit Union

Appleton, WI

2017 Hall of Fame Inductee Douglas Fecher

Douglas A. Fecher, CCE

President/CEO
Wright-Patt Credit Union, Inc.

Fairborn, OH

 

 

 

2017 Hall of Fame Award Winner Mike Valentine

Michael G. Valentine

President/CEO
BCU

Vernon Hills, IL

 

2016 Hall of Fame Inductee Sally DischlerSally A. Dischler, CCUE, CCE

President/CEO
Heartland Credit Union

Madison, WI

 

 

2016 Hall of Fame Inductee Joseph Melbourne

Joseph A. Melbourne, Jr.

President/CEO
CFE Federal Credit Union

Lake Mary, FL

 

 

2016 Hall of Fame Inductee William Raker

William A. Raker, CCE

President/CEO
Firefly Credit Union

Burnsville, MN