AVENTURA, Fla.— The Defense Credit Union Council has named 10 emerging credit union professionals to its 2026 DCUC Crashers Class, with the participants set to take part in the organization's Annual Conference Aug. 3-6 at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa here.
Selected through The Cooperative Trust's nationally recognized Crash program, the participants will take part in an immersive professional development experience that includes executive mentorship, networking opportunities, educational sessions and direct engagement with credit union industry leaders.
The 2026 DCUC Crashers Class includes Tucker Boatwright of PenAir Credit Union; Devin Camacho of Canvas Credit Union; Gavin Dye of Community Credit Union of Florida; Farrell Frazier and Courtney Horton of GeoVista Credit Union; Alison Malawey and Samantha Southerland of Fort Sill Federal Credit Union; Mayra A. Parra of American Southwest Credit Union; Mark Wilson of Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union; and Danielle Wold of Unitus Community Credit Union.
DCUC said the Crashers program is designed to develop the next generation of credit union leaders by providing early-career professionals with access to industry education, executive mentorship and networking opportunities during its annual conference.
"We're proud to welcome this year's DCUC Crashers and invest in the next generation of credit union leaders," stated Anthony Hernandez, DCUC president/CEO and retired U.S. Air Force colonel. "The DCUC Crash program provides emerging professionals with opportunities to learn from respected industry executives, build lasting relationships, and gain experiences that will shape both their careers and the future of our movement. Every conversation, new connection, and shared perspective can mean all the difference. It offers a potential to inspire stronger leadership, drive innovation, and reinforce our cooperative principles for generations to come. We're excited to see the impact these talented professionals will have on the industry and the members and communities they serve.”