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Christopher Stevenson
Christopher currently holds the title of SVP/Chief Learning Officer. He has previously held the positions of Professional Development Manager, Director of Professional Development, Vice President of Marketing & Professional Development and Vice President of Professional Development & Innovation.
Prior to joining CUES, Christopher developed multimedia online training courses and coordinated e-learning projects for leading companies in financial services, manufacturing and media. Christopher earned his Executive MBA from the Wisconsin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; additionally, he earned his CIE designation by attending CUES Strategic Innovation Institute™, held at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford University, Stanford, CA.
Bryn C. Conway, MBA, CUDE
Bryn C. Conway, MBA, CUDE is Principal, of BC Consulting, LLC, whose mission is to help organizations achieve success by developing and implementing growth strategies. Bryn offers more than 20 years of experience as a former financial services executive with extensive background in strategic planning, brand development, retail delivery and public relations.
Bryn received her Master of Business Administration from Regis University with an emphasis in Market Strategy, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wyoming. She is a Credit Union Development Educator (CUDE), Co-Chair of the Global Women’s Leadership Network Washington DC Chapter, Cherry Blossom 10-Mile Run participant, and a member of the American Marketing Association. Bryn served on the executive committee of the CUNA Marketing and Business Development Council and on the New England Financial Marketing Association Board of Directors.
Angela Prestil
Angela Prestil
In a nutshell, Angela makes learning fun again! Described as passionate, engaging, and collaborative with a wonderful sense of humor, Angela selflessly and tirelessly serves the credit union industry as Senior Consultant for CU Difference. She brings a distinct specialty set in the critical areas of employee engagement, leadership development, empathy, and member loyalty strategies. She delivers a highly-valued perspective on how to help financial institutions drive membership growth and optimize their future success, having spent 20 years as a leader at Credit Union National Association.
Soma Sarkar, CUCE,CCE
Soma Sarkar, CUCE,CCE
Soma worked for major savings and loan and commercial banks prior to joining Credit Union of New Jersey (formerly NJDOT Credit Union) in 1994. Soma’s career started at the credit union as the branch manager of the parkway office. She was promoted few times and now holds the position of an EVP/Chief Operations Officer. Soma has over 30 years of experience in the financial service industry and earned her bachelor’s degree in Finance from India.
Soma is certified by the American Institute of Banking in Supervisory Management, Customer Service, Real Estate Banking, Business Administration and Accounting. Soma has completed the Management Enrichment Training Program (MERIT) through the Credit Union League. Soma is a certified BDS (Business Development Sales) Master Trainer, CUNA Certified Compliance Expert and also a Predictive Index analyst. Soma belongs to the CUES and CUNA’s Operations, Lending, Marketing and Information Technology Councils. Soma is also a recipient of the Dean’s list graduated with the highest honor from National Credit Union Institute. Soma was on the Professional Advisory Group for the NJ Credit Union League for many years. Soma has completed two years with Filene Research Institute as an i3 member and was on the Advisory Panel for the Ford Foundation Grant.
Soma has completed the CUES CEO Institute program from Wharton Business School, Cornell and UVA Darden School of Business and is a Certified Credit Union Executive (CCUE). Soma currently in on Seton Hall University’s Advisory Council Board for Member Experience and on the NCR’s Solution Advisory Board. Soma is also the Executive Liaison for the Credit’s CUSO (Member Support Services) Soma is on the Credit Union’s ALCO Committee and on the Board for the Credit Union’s Foundation.
Soma currently has an extensive scope under her which includes the branches, call center, marketing, business development, sales and service, support services, compliance, core and information system.
Brian Cacic
Brian is Director, Inside Sales and Member Relations – Mid-States at CUES. He previously held the positions of Member Relations and Council Manager as well as Member Engagement Specialist.
Brian is based at CUES’ home office in Madison, WI where he acts as a liaison between CUES and credit unions in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Hawaii, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, West Virginia and Wyoming.
Carolyn Cereghino
Carolyn is VP Sales & Member Relations – West. She formerly served on the NASCUSO Advisory Board and the PROCU (Product, Research Organization for Credit Unions) Board. Carolyn enjoys volunteering her time with the elderly and community outreach programs such as Rebuilding Together.
Carolyn is based in Seattle, where she acts as a liaison between CUES and credit unions in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico.