MADISON, Wis. – Sixteen credit union executives have been accepted to Filene i3, which Filene describes as a “program with a legacy of fostering the development of new ideas and innovations for credit unions.”
Each i3 member serves a two-year term that kicks off at Filene’s annual big.bright.minds, which is scheduled for Austin, Texas, in December.
The Filene Research Institute, which oversees the i3 program, said it has led to more than 200 “innovative concepts” in its first decade, helping to “save consumers millions of dollars, brought new efficiency to credit unions and even changed a few laws.”
The program, which emphasizes concept innovation followed by prototype testing and implementation, is led by Andrew Downin.
“Innovation is critical to the growth of our industry. The i3 program tackles some of the most challenging problems and realities that credit unions face,” said Ryan Foss, managing director, innovation, with Filene. “The future leaders of our movement are some of the most important assets we have. By creating and prototyping solutions that meet our current and future members’ needs, i3 gives these leaders the tools to innovate and implement change efficiently and effectively.”
The new i3 members are:
- Jillian Hansen - Bethpage Federal Credit Union, AVP Finance
- Megan Jackson - Central Florida Educators Federal Credit Union, Regional Director of High School Branches
- Patrick Livingston - Coastal Credit Union, AVP Systems Support
- Jean-Jacques de Roover – Connexus Credit Union, Director, Digital Channel Development
- Naveen Jain – First Tech Credit Union, VP Analytics
- Adam Christensen – FirstOntario Credit Union, Lead, Marketing & Experience Design
- Steve Hildebrand – Freedom First Credit Union, VP Marketing
- David Bremner – Helena Community Credit Union, Accounting Supervisor
- Christine Cordell – Hiway Federal Credit Union, SVP of Strategy & Transformation
- Ryan Wing – Infinity Federal Credit Union, Director of Information, Technology & Facilities
- Bijal Gami – Local Government Federal Credit Union, Payments Manager
- Mallory Surprenant – NorthCountry Federal Credit Union, Support Services Supervisor
- Ben Greiving – Public Service Credit Union, General Counsel and Chief of Staff
- Holly Martindale – SESLOC Federal Credit Union, Business Innovation Manager
- Doug Robinson – Vermont Federal Credit Union, Director of Innovation & Strategy
- Jennifer Statham – Washington State Employees Credit Union, SVP/Chief Brand Technologist