Board Members

Position Name Credit Union
Chair Dave Keim, CEO Western Districts Members Credit Union
Bio

Dave KeimDirector Info

Current Positions:

  • Chairman of the Board
  • Shared Branching Committee

Member Since: June, 2003
Term Ends: September, 2009

Biography

  • BBA in Marketing, Davenport University
  • Graduate: CUNA Management School
  • Graduate: University of Lending at Lending Solutions
  • President and CEO of Western Districts CU since 2001
  • pent 10 years at West Michigan CU as Loan Supervisor and Vice President/COO

Professional Associations

  • Michigan Association of Credit Unions (MACU) Director

“If you are not utilizing and/or considering Xtend as a true “Strategic Partner” then you owe it to yourself and your credit union to take a closer look.”

Credit Union Info

Western Districts Members CU
201 – 36th St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49548

Ph: 616.241.2516
Email: dkeim@wdmcu.org
Web: www.wdmcu.org

Vice-Chair Glenn Kretchmer, COO ATL Credit Union
Bio

Glenn KretchmerDirector Info

Current Positions:

  • Vice Chair
  • Shared Branching Committee
  • Vision Committee

Member Since: June, 2003
Term Ends: September, 2007

Biography

  • Chief Operating Officer at ATL CU since 1996
  • MBA from Grand Valley State University
  • BS in Accounting, Northern Michigan University
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Certified Internal Auditor
  • Worked as Auditing Manager for League Services Corp. and Cindrich, Mahalak & Co.

Credit Union Info

ATL Credit Union
841 – 36th St. SW
Wyoming, MI 49509

Ph: 616.257.4285
Email: gkretchmer@atlcu.com
Web: www.atlcu.com

Secretary/Treasurer Ron Budzinski, CEO First Trust Federal Credit Union
Bio

Ron BudzinskiDirector Info

Current Positions:

  • Secretary/Treasurer
  • Handbook Committee

Member Since: June, 2003
Term Ends: September, 2008

Biography

  • President/CEO of First Trust CU since 1985
  • Associates Degree in Accounting, Ivy Tech State College
  • CUNA Finance School
  • CUES Executive Marketing School
  • Serving the Credit Union industry for nearly three decades

Professional Associations

  • Director, Indiana Credit Union Foundation
  • 2006 Recipient of the Indiana Credit Union League Professional Achievement Award

Credit Union Info

First Trust Credit Union
950 E US Highway 20
Michigan City, IN 46360

Ph: 800.276.6161
Email: rbudzinski@firsttrustcu.com
Web: www.firsttrustcu.com

Member Randy Karnes, CEO
Bio

Randy KarnesDirector Info

Current Positions:

  • Handbook Committee
  • Vision Committee

Member Since: June, 2003
Term Ends: September, 2008

Biography

  • CEO of CU*Answers since 1994
  • Former Executive Vice President at FISERV
  • Nationally renowned speaker on credit union industry and collaboration

Professional Associations

  • Director on the Callahan & Associates Board
  • Founding Member of the Member Value Network CUSO
  • Former President of Xtend, Inc.

Credit Union Info

CU*Answers, Inc.
6000 28Th St. SE
Suite 100
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Ph: 800.327.3478
Email: rkarnes@cuanswers.com
Web: www.cuanswers.com

Member Vickie Schmitzer, CEO Frankenmuth Credit Union
Bio

Vickie SchmitzerDirector Info

Current Positions:

  • Member Reach Committee

Member Since: June, 2004
Term Ends: September, 2007

Biography

  • With Frankenmuth CU since 1979
  • Graduate, University of Wisconsin School of Business

Professional Associations

  • Michigan Credit Union League – Mid-Michigan Executive Committee
  • International Credit Association Chair/Board
  • MCUL Legislative Rep
  • Frankenmuth Rotary Club
  • Secretary, City Beautification Committee
  • Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce Board Member
  • Chair, St. Lorenz Lutheran Church Real Estate Fund
  • Treasurer, Frankenmuth Athletic Association

“Xtend embodies everything that excites me about credit unions – partnership, collaboration, and passion about making a difference in members’ lives.”

Credit Union Info

Frankenmuth Credit Union
580 N. Main St.
Frankenmuth, MI 48734

Ph: 989.497.1600
Email: vschmitz@frankenmuthcu.org
Web: www.frankenmuthcu.org

Member Steve Searfoss, Operations Manager AAA Federal Credit Union
Bio

Steve SearfossDirector Info

Current Positions:

  • Nominating Committee
  • Member Reach Committee

Member Since: October, 2005
Term Ends: September, 2008

Biography

  • 23 Years servicing Credit Union Industry
  • BS in Management, Indiana University Kelley School of Business
  • Married (Cyndy) and two boys (Alex and Zach)

Professional Associations

  • St. Joseph Valley Chapter of Credit Unions, Board Member and Former President
  • Little League Volunteer/Coach
”To me, Xtend embodies the spirit of the credit union movement – it’s all about working together to find a way for credit unions to thrive. I believe the future is bright for Xtend and our credit union partners!“

Credit Union Info

AAA Federal Credit Union
1112 N. Bendix
South Bend, IN 46628

Ph: 574.232.8021
Email: ssearfoss@aaafcu.com
Web: www.aaafcu.com

Member Brian Turmell, CEO AAC Credit Union
Bio

Director Info

Current Positions:

  • Nominating Committee
  • Member Reach Committee

Member Since: October, 2006
Term Ends: September, 2009

Biography

  • CEO of AAC CU since 1993
  • Degree in Finance and Economics, Central Michigan University
  • Serving credit unions for almost 20 years

Professional Associations

  • Board Director for the Michigan Association of Credit Unions (MACU)
  • Former Board Member, Grand Rapids North Chapter of Credit Unions
  • Former Board Member, Grand River Chapter of Credit Unions
  • Little League Volunteer/Coach
“I think we need to keep the cooperative spirit alive if we are all to succeed in our industry. Xtend is one example of this spirit and I look forward to being a part of our CUSO’s growth.”

Credit Union Info

AAC Credit Union
904 Broadway NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Ph: 616.459.4429 Email: bturmell@aaccreditunion.org
Web: www.aaccreditunion.org

Member Jeanna Eckhardt, CEO Michigan Coastal Credit Union
Bio

Jeanna EckhardtDirector Info

Current Positions:

  • Handbook Committee

Member Since: January, 2007
Term Ends: September, 2007

Biography

  • Associates Degree, Davenport University
  • Graduate, CUNA Management School

Professional Associations

  • Ravenna Chamber of Commerce
  • Active in the SOS “Out of Darkness” (suicide prevention) Charity

“Xtend’s wide array of quality services are making a difference in credit unions of all sizes. It is a win for all sides, but especially the member.”

 

Credit Union Info

Michigan Coastal Credit Union
1086 Creston St.
Muskegon, MI 49442

 

Ph: 231.777.3620
Email: jeannaeckhardt@michigancoastal.com
Web: www.michigancoastal.com

Member Joni Shinn, CEO Service 1 Federal Credit Union
Bio
Joni Shinn

 

Director Info 

Current Positions:

  • Director
  • 2006 Nominating Committee

Member Since: December, 1985
Term Ends: September, 2007

Biography

  • 3 years at Hackley Hospital Employees Credit Union
  • 23 years at Tri-Cities Credit Union
  • 8.5 years at Service 1 Federal Credit Union

Professional Associations

  • Former director - Women's Division/Chamber of Commerce
  • Consultant with Junior Achievement and Kid's Hope USA.
  • Treasurer of the MOON Chapter of Credit Unions.

Credit Union Info

Service 1 Federal CU
1075 East Sherman
Muskegon, MI 49444

Phone:(231) 739-5068
Fax:(231) 737-3522

E-mail: joni@service1fcu.com
Web: http://www.service1fcu.com/