CUNA announced the 2019 Award Winners at the 25th Annual CUNA Finance Council Conference.
- Steve Smith, CFO, Sharonview Federal Credit Union, Fort Mill, SC, has been named 2019 Professional of the Year Winner, which recognizes an individual who exemplifies excellence in all in all aspects of their chosen profession, consistently excel for the benefit of their credit union, and the advancement of ideals of the cooperative movement. Steve has consistently excelled for the benefit of his credit union and its members and believes in the advancement of the cooperative movement.
- Alan Wade, Executive VP and CFO, Member One Federal Credit Union, Roanoke, VA, is named the 2019 Volunteer of the Year Winner. In a member-led organization like the Finance Council, volunteers like Alan Wade are pivotal to the council’s success. The Volunteer of the Year award recognizes his many contributions to the CUNA Finance Council. Alan has encouraged many colleagues to join or renew their Council membership. He is a booster in every sense of the word - his enthusiasm for the Council is simply infectious.
- Ed Lis, VP, Finance & Compliance, First Choice Financial Credit Union, Gloversville, New York, received the 2019 Top Community Contributor Award. Councils Community is our online networking platform, and it is a key element in keeping our members connected and engaged throughout the year. This award is designed to showcase, and thank, someone who really embodies the collaborative spirit of the movement through their participation in the Community.
Ed Lis, VP Finance & Compliance, First Choice Financial FCU, Gloversville, NY; Steve Smith, Chief Financial Officer, Sharonview FCU, Fort Mill, SC; Alan Wade, EVP and CFO, Member One FCU, Roanoke, VA.