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.

2018-2019 Technology Council Executive Committee in San Francisco, CA

2018-19 TECH EC

Chris Saneda

Chris Saneda – Chair

Senior EVP/COO
Virginia Credit Union
Richmond, VA
Christopher.saneda@vacu.org

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
Caroline Martorano

Caroline Martorano – Vice Chair

Director, Operations & Support
Baxter Credit Union
Vernon Hills, IL
caroline.martorano@bcu.org

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
Samantha Amburgey

Samantha Amburgey – 2nd Vice Chair

Chief Information Officer
Michigan State University FCU
East Lansing, MI
samburge@msufcu.org

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
Mike Atkins

Mike Atkins

Chief Information Officer
Bellco Credit Union
Centennial, CO
matkins@open-techs.com

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
Alex Barker

Alex Barker

SVP/CIO, Information Systems
Mountain 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
Willis Chang

Willis Chang

VP, Innovation and Application Delivery
Kinecta 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"
Fernando Ortega

Fernando Ortega

SVP/Chief Information Officer
GECU
El Paso, TX
fernando.ortega@gecu.com

Education

  • Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems (Park University)
  • Master of Business Administration (University of Texas @ El Paso)
  • CUDE - CUNA
  • Southwest CUNA Management School - Texas Christian University
  • Master Certificate in Applied Project Management - Villanova University

Professional Activities

  • Credit Union National Association Technology Council – Executive Committee
  • Vice Chair – Member Resources Committee
  • Vice Chair – Speed Rounds Committee
  • Cornerstone Credit Union League (Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas) Technology Council – Executive Committee
  • Digital Insight (NCR) – Solutions Advisory Council
  • PULSE - Issuer Advisory Council (Executive Committee)

Community Involvement

  • Hospice El Paso – 2016 Board President
  • Former Executive Committee Member
  • Former Finance Committee Member
  • Information Technology Committee (Chair)
  • University of Texas at El Paso – Audit Committee Member
  • El Paso Community College – Technology Curriculum Advisory Board
Idrees Rafiq

Idrees Rafiq

AVP, IT Consulting
Credit Union Resources, Inc.
El Paso, TX
irafiq@curesources.coop

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
Mark Reed

Mark Reed

Senior Vice President Technology
American Airlines Credit Union
Fort Worth, TX
Mark.Reed@AAcreditunion.org

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)

Todd Richardson

SVP/Chief Technology Officer
Y-12 Federal Credit Union
Oak Ridge, TN
TRichardson@y12fcu.org

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
Richard Roark

Richard Roark

VP/Chief Information Officer
Bay Federal Credit Union
Capitola, CA
rroark@bayfed.com

Education

  • BS Management and Information Systems; Barrington University
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

Professional Activities

  • CUNA Technology Council Sponsorship Committee

Honors, Awards, and Major Accomplishments

  • Certified Chief Executive (CCE)
Randy Stolp

Randy Stolp

Chief Information Officer
My Community Credit Union
Midland, TX
randys@mccu.coop

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Management/Marketing from California State University
  • Western CUNA Management School graduate
  • Credit Union Development Educator (CUDE) certification

Professional Activities

  • CUNA Technology Council Member Resource Committee
  • Dean of the Cornerstone Credit Union League’s inaugural class of the Cornerstone Leadership Academy

Updated 4/2019