Technology Council Executive Committee
CUNA Councils is run by credit union professionals, for credit union professionals.
Many credit union leaders volunteer their time for the Councils. All Council members are encouraged to serve on committees, and run for the Executive Committees.
2017-2018 Operations & Member Experience Council Executive Committee in Phoenix, AZ
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Mike Atkins, ChairChief Information Officer |
Education
- Bachelors of Science, Petroleum Engineering, University of Kansas
- Masters of Business Administration, University of Kanasas
Professional Activities
- National Association of Credit Union Service Organizations (NACUSO) Board
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Chris Saneda, Vice ChairEVP Technology and Digital Innovation |
Education
- BS Computer and Information Science; University of Maryland
- MS Telecommunications and Information Systems; Johns Hopkins University
- Certified IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation
- Certified Six-Sigma Green Belt
Professional Activities
- FIS MISER Credit Union Advisory Council
- PSCU Technology Advisory Group
- Mentorship Program, Virginia Commonwealth University
Honors, Awards, and Major Accomplishments
- 2012 Unisys / FIS FIRST Award for introduction of unique product or service
- 2011 RichTech Technology Stars Award for "use of technology to create significant new processes, methodology, and/or service”
- 2010 CIO-100 for “creating new business value by innovating with technology” - CIO Magazine
- 2009 Premier 100 for “leading their organization with exceptional strength and savvy” - Computerworld Magazine
- 2008 Laureate Honors for “visionary applications of information technology that promote positive social, economic and educational change” - Computerworld Magazine
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George Rudolph, 2nd Vice ChairSVP Operations & Technology |
Education
- Master’s Degree - Business Administration, LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA
- Bachelor’s of Science - Business Administration, LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA
Professional Activities
- Federal Reserve Faster Payments Task Force
- The Members Group (TMG) Strategic Advisory Council
- Symitar Credit Union Core System Provider Advisory Group
Honors, Awards, and Major Accomplishments
- Six Sigma Green Belt Training
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Samantha AmburgeyChief Information Officer |
Education
- Currently attending MBA program - Central Michigan University
- Bachelor of Arts, Sociology - University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Certificate, Computer Programmer/Analyst - Lansing Community College
Professional Activities
- CUNA Technology Council Conference Committee and Sponsorship Committee
- Symitar Advisory Board Member
- Capital Area Information Technology Council Treasurer
- Information Technology Empowerment Center Former Board Member, 2020Girls Society Member
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Brad AspgrenSVP Technology & Innovation |
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Lawrence University
- Master of Business Administration, University of Texas at Austin
Professional Activities
- CUNA Technology Council Membership Committee (Assistant Chairman), and Communication Committee
- CO-OP Technology Committee
- Lawrence University Alumni Board of Directors
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Alex BarkerSVP/CIO, Information SystemsMountain America Credit Union West Jordan, UT abarker@macu.com |
Education
- Currently Attending University of Utah, Eccles School of Business
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Professional Activities
- CUNA Membership Committee
- Utah Technology Council
Honors, Awards, and Major Accomplishments
- CUES Rising 100
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Willis ChangVP, Innovation and Application DeliveryKinecta Federal Credit Union Manhattan Beach, CA willis.chang@kinecta.org |
Education
- BS Management and Information Systems; University of Southern California
- Kinecta Leadership Academy graduate
Professional Activities
- Wiseburn Education Foundation, Board of Directors (Vice President)
- Da Vinci Schools, Board of Regents
- Wiseburn Unified School District, Local Control and Accountability (LCAP) Committee
Honors, Awards, and Major Accomplishments
- 2017 CU Magazine "Rock Star"
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Caroline MartoranoDirector, Operations & Support |
Education
- Indiana University – Bachelor of Science Computer Information systems
Professional Activities
- Technology Council Speed Round Committee Chair
- Technology Council Conference Committee Member
- Akcelerant Symitar Users Group Chair
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Fernando OrtegaSVP/Chief Information Officer |
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Idrees RafiqAVP, IT Consulting |
Education
- Howard Payne University – BAAS, Bachelor of Business Management
- Our Lady of the Lake University – MBA - Management
Professional Activities
- Southwest CUNA Management School – Faculty (IT and Credit Union Security)
- El Paso Chapter of Credit Unions – Cornerstone Liaison
- Cornerstone IT Council – Cornerstone Liaison
- Infragard – Member
- Contributor to:
- CU Resources Blog
- Leaguer
- Perspectives Magazine
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Todd RichardsonSVP/Chief Technology Officer |
Education
- BS in Computer Information Systems from Strayer University
Honors, Awards, and Major Accomplishments
- Virginia Governor’s Awards for Innovation
- National Association of State CIO Awards for Technology Innovation
- Digital Government Achievement Awards
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Guy J. RussoChief Information Officer |
Education
- MBA in Finance and Information Systems from Indiana University
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the State University of New York at Buffalo
- Certified Senior Executive from the Credit Union Executives Society
- Graduate of the Advanced Leadership Institute at Harvard Business School
Professional Activities
- Board of Directors for the Kansas City Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. He has been a dedicated volunteer for the JDRF since 1993.
- Corporate Development Committee for KC Chapter of JDRF
- Active walk team organizer for the past 18 years for JDRF’s annual “Walk to Cure Diabetes”
- Currently serving as Treasurer on the executive committee of the KC CIO Exchange – a professional group of IS leaders in the greater Kansas City Area
- Former Chairman of the Board for the Regional Consortium for Technology & Information Executives.
Honors, Awards, and Major Accomplishments
- 2005 Computerworld Premier 100 IT
- Certified public accountant in the state of Illinois
- Presented at the Credit Union Executives Society’s Executive Technology Forum
- Spoke at Folio Magazine’s Annual Publishers’ Conference
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Randy StolpChief Information Officer |
Updated 3/18
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