Director Info

Member Since: June, 2003
Term Ends: September, 2012

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

Director Info

Member Since: June, 2003
Term Ends: September, 2010

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

Director Info

Member Since: June, 2003
Term Ends: September, 2011

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

Director Info

Member Since: June, 2003
Term Ends: September, 2011

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

Director Info

Member Since: June, 2004
Term Ends: September, 2010

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

Director Info

Member Since: October, 2005
Term Ends: September, 2012

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

Director Info

Member Since: October, 2006
Term Ends: September, 2012

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

Director Info

Member Since: January, 2007
Term Ends: September, 2010

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

Director Info

Member Since - January, 2010

Term Ends - September, 2010

Biography

• M.B.A. Management, Youngtown State University, Youngtown, Ohio
• B.S. Business Administration/Financial Managment, Adrian College, Adrian, MI
• B.A. Economics, Adrian College

Professional Associations

• 2009 NAFCU Conference
• Ohio Credit Union League Annual Conferences in 2008-2009
• Attended League Sponsored meetings at NCUA Regional Office in Atlanta, Georgia

Credit Union Information

Ohio Catholic Federal Credit Union

13623 Rockside RD

Garfield Heights, OH 44125

216-663-6800

www.ohiocatholicfcu.com