Don Emmer
Best Advantage Credit Union, Brillion
I’m Don Emmer, a Financial Architect with Best Advantage Credit Union! It has been my pleasure to be a part of the Credit Union Movement for over 5 years starting as a part time teller just fresh out of high school. I have had a number of opportunities as a result of the Wisconsin Young Professionals to “crash” the WI GAC, WI League Convention and CUNA Lending Council Convention in New Orleans. It is hard to put a value on the networking experiences, the relationships that have been built and the experiences overall, but if I could it would be priceless!
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Rhea Hogden
Co-op Credit Union, Black River Falls
I am currently a teller at Co-op Credit Union and have been active in the Young Professional Network since May of 2011 when I had the opportunity to Crash the WI Credit Union League’s Annual Convention. Since then, I have facilitated meet-ups in the La Crosse area, mentored the group of Crashers at the 2012 convention and have become the 7 Rivers Region Chapter YP Liaison. Through these efforts, I’ve met many credit union YPs in the greater La Crosse area, across the state and throughout the nation. Not only have these experience been beneficial to my daily work at the credit union, but I’m inspired by all of the bright minds and great ideas we have throughout our movement. My goal is to help continue to grow our Network and help YPs get more engaged and excited about working for credit unions!
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Heather Ristow
Heritage Credit Union, Madison
As Operations Director at Heritage Credit Union in Madison, WI, Heather is responsible for overseeing the supervision and direction of all 9 branches and lead our Innovation Team, to identify and develop business growth opportunities. Heather has over 9 years of credit union experience from her previous position as Teller Supervisor at Fort Community CU and as Vice President of Operations at St. Mary’s & Affiliates CU. She also held the position as Relationship Development Officer at Corporate Central CU, working with credit unions throughout the state of Wisconsin. She is an active member in the Young Credit Union Professionals Council and Credit Union Governmental Affairs.
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Josh Roberts
Enterprise Credit Union, Elm Grove
Josh Roberts is currently the Controller at Enterprise Credit Union in Brookfield, WI, a position he has held since June of 2010. Along with experience in the banking world, Josh has been affiliated with the credit union movement for over ten years. Josh is currently a member of the Government Affairs Committee, and has attended CUNA GAC and Hike the Hill events in Washington DC, as well at WCUL GAC in Madison, and WCUL Convention.
Currently Josh is the Vice-President of the Metro Milwaukee Chapter of Credit Unions, has served on the Young Professionals Council, and is an Activist.Along with being active in the state credit union movement, Josh is also a volunteer with the Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter of the American Red Cross as a member of the First Aid Service Team; the Milwaukee Riverkeepers as a participant and site co-captain for the annual Milwaukee River Cleanup; a Committee Member of the Milwaukee Area Technical College Accounting Advisory Board, and a occasional panelist at Milwaukee Area Technical College events for various community outreach events for continuing education and adult enrichment.
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Erin Steffen
Horizon Community Credit Union, Green Bay
Erin is the EFT and Loan Processor for Horizon Community Credit Union and has been involved in many facets of Wisconsin’s YP programs over the past two years. She has coordinated local YP events, Crashed the Wisconsin CU League Convention and served on the YP Council, helping to communicate opportunities for YPs and pushing for greater involvement overall.
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Chad Helminak
Wisconsin Credit Union League, Madison
Chad is the Director of REAL Solutions and Outreach for The Wisconsin Credit Union League and is responsible for leading the state’s young credit union professional development and education programs.
