2023 Award Winner
Carla Cicero
President/CEO
Numerica Credit Union
Spokane Valley, Washington
Carla Cicero, an exemplary leader at Numerica Credit Union, is committed to talent development and fostering a culture of learning and inclusivity. Her dedication to creating an outstanding workplace has been acknowledged through numerous awards, including being voted the #1 Best Place to Work in the Inland Northwest. Carla's impact extends into the community, where she has spearheaded Numerica's mission to improve financial lives through initiatives like student scholarships, SBA loans, and support for financially vulnerable families. Her leadership is characterized by transparency, a willingness to take risks, and a steadfast focus on equality, earning her a well-deserved spot among American Banker's "Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions." Carla actively engages with the community, emphasizing volunteerism and support for local causes, both personally and professionally, leaving an enduring and positive mark on those she serves.
Previous Winners
Linda Hoover, CCE
President/CEO
Educators Credit Union
Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin
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Thomas Ryan, CCE
President/CEO
Langley Federal Credit Union
Newport News, Virginia
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Garth Warner, CCD
President/CEO
Servus Credit Union
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Sterling Nielsen
President/CEO
Mountain America Credit Union
Sandy, UT
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Joseph H. Newberry
President/CEO
Redstone Federal Credit Union
Huntsville, AL
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Charles M Purvis, CCE, CLE, CUDE
President/CEO
Coastal Federal Credit Union
Raleigh, N.C.
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David O Brock, CIE, CCE, CCUE
Chief Executive Officer
Community Credit Union
Rockledge, FL
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Gerry Agnes, CPA, CIE
President/CEO
Elevations CU
Boulder, CO
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Tony Budet, CCUE
President/CEO
University Federal Credit Union (UFCU)
Austin, TX
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Ken Oram, CSE, CCE
President/CEO
Idaho Central Credit Union
Chubbuck, ID
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Bert J. Hash Jr.
Retired President/CEO
Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore (MECU)
Baltimore, MD
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