MADISON, Wis.—The judges for the 2022 CUES Emerge competition have been announced.
The judges include:
- Stephen Bolton, president/CEO, Libro Credit Union, London, Ontario
- Patricia Campbell, president/CEO, Christian Financial Credit Union, Roseville, Minn.
- Josh Cook, president/CEO, Community Choice Credit Union, Johnston, Iowa
- Estela Nagahashi, EVP/chief Operating & Lending Officer, University Credit Union, Los Angeles
According to CUES, after an initial cohort of 30 applicants were selected into CUES Emerge, 27 continued on into the competition phase of the program, where the judging panel evaluated and scored each participant’s business plan. Judging was based on criteria including project need, value to stakeholders, and realistic viability.
The five highest-ranking applicants were then named as finalists.
Presentations to be Broadcast
CUES said judges are also responsible for evaluating the final presentations that will happen online, live from Currency’s video production studio. The final presentations can be viewed live on CUESEmerge.com on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 1:00 p.m. Central.
“The judges will be viewing the final presentations with a critical eye toward the finalist’s ability to clearly articulate their business idea, and describe the benefits,” CUES said.
Each finalist will be given seven minutes to recap their project, followed by a three-minute Q&A session with Currency’s Tim McAlpine. A top three will be chosen, and ultimately, the winner of CUES Emerge.
The organization said CUES Emerge was created to offer free professional development to the industry’s up-and-coming leaders. Participants who complete the course work and business case earn the Certified Credit Union Manager designation in recognition of their commitment to their career, credit union and the industry.
CUESEmerge.com has additional information on the five finalists’ business case ideas.