ATHENS, Ga. – Forty-two credit union executives recently graduated from the Southeast CUNA Management School.
Since 1971, the Southeast CUNA Management School has equipped graduates with the skills and knowledge to meet the leadership challenges that arise in the credit union industry. The curriculum develops students’ operational, managerial and leadership abilities, according to the School. Over the course of this three-year program, students receive advanced academic instruction on a variety of topics including management, leadership, and financial analysis. Students also apply the knowledge gained from the on-site sessions to projects that require strategic analysis of their credit unions and research of relevant issues facing the credit union industry.
In the spirit of “people helping people,” the Class of 2015 participated in a volunteer outreach effort with the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, where they recovered nearly three tons of food and nonfood products for families in need in Northeast Georgia.
Upon successful completion of the program, students received a graduation diploma issued in conjunction with the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education.
Graduates included: David Carnall, 1st Credit Union of Gainesville; Paula Tuten, FL Rural Electric CU; Derrick Leaphart, Credit Union of Georgia; Melany Ward, Ethicon CU; Danielle Cegelis, Georgia's Own CU; Shannon Hoffman, Georgia's Own CU; Marcia Tidmore, Georgia Power NW FCU; Jennifer Fiorenza, Mutual Savings CU; Phillip Redmond, Peach State FCU; Jan Blevins, Ashland CU; Angela Kring, Commonwealth CU; Michelle Short, Members Choice CU; Nichole Dupuy, Ascension CU; Laura Hawthorne, Centric FCU; Robert Mayfield, Fleur De Lis FCU; Jodi Lee, Neighbors FCU; Cassie Theriot, Section 705 FCU; Jeanell Felske, Metro Shores CU; Jackeline Thebo, Michigan One Community CU; Vernon Clevenger, Central Sunbelt FCU; Sara Aucoin, Credit Union South; Holly Walker, Memorial FCU; April Davidson, Muna FCU; John Parks, Statewide FCU; Michelle McGee, Carolina Postal CU; Lynn Pinter, Champion CU; Misty Fisher, Lion's Share FCU; Sallie Haymore, Marine FCU; Melissa Preston, Summit CU; Chase Clelland, Grow Financial FCU; Ronald Davis, Lakelands FCU; Marcus Rhymer, Latitude 32 CU; Brian Crocke, Palmetto Citizens FCU; Travis Barbare, SC Telco FCU; Stephanie Ownby, South Carolina FCU; Joshua Taylor, SRP FCU; Aaron Duffy, Appalachian Community FCU; William House, Dupont Community CU; Patty Hemmingsen, Fort Campbell FCU; Fondu Conteh, Belvoir FCU; Courtney Rose, Belvoir FCU, and Theresa Shifflett, NSWC FCU.