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Marketing, PR & Development Council Executive Committee

Executive Committees

Josh Wilson

Marketing, PR & Development Council CHAIR

Senior Vice President of Marketing, Whitefish Credit Union

Josh Wilson

Marketing, PR & Development Council CHAIR

Senior Vice President of Marketing, Whitefish Credit Union

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Data Marketing Communications, West Virginia University
Western CUNA Management School
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Chapman University

Professional Activities

Adjunct Instructor, Data Marketing Communications and Digital Marketing Communications M.S. programs, West Virginia University
Government Relations Committee, Montana's Credit Unions
Member Resources Committee, CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council
Council Member, City of Los Alamitos (2016)

Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments

CUNA Diamond Awards Recipient
Marketing Association of Credit Unions MAC Awards Recipient
2019 CUNA Diamond Best of Show Award
2022 & 2019 MACQUEE Best of Show Award
Emmy Nominations, Northwest Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences

LaShanta Green

Marketing, PR & Development Council VICE CHAIR

Chief Engagement Officer, Park Community Credit Union

LaShanta Green

Marketing, PR & Development Council VICE CHAIR

Chief Engagement Officer, Park Community Credit Union

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Marketing - Texas A&M University
Entrepreneurial Leadership - Texas A&M University
Master Business Administration - Strategic MBA Program - Concentrations: Economic Development & Entrepreneurship - University of Houston - Victoria

Professional Activities

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Marketing - Texas A&M University
Entrepreneurial Leadership - Texas A&M University
Master Business Administration - Strategic MBA Program - Concentrations: Economic Development & Entrepreneurship - University of Houston - Victoria

Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments

2023 Rising Star (CUNA), 2023 Diamond Award (CUNA), On The Rise (Honeybook), IABC Bravo Award - Heisman Campaign, Ideas Challenge

Kristin Romero

Chief Experience Officer

VP Marketing, Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union

Kristin Romero

Chief Experience Officer

VP Marketing, Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing - Louisiana State University

Professional Activities

CUNA Marketing & BD Council - Executive Committee
Baton Rouge Area Credit Union Charity Golf Tournament Committee, (2017 - 2024)
Louisiana Credit Union League, Baton Rouge Chapter - Vice Chair (2021-2022)
Judge, CUNA Diamond Awards (multiple years)

Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments

2019 CUNA Marketing & BD Council Rising Star
CUNA Diamond Awards Recipient
Telly Awards Recipient (2020 & 2021)

Lorrell Bellotti, CCUFC

Chief Marketing Officer

Western Vista Credit Union

Lorrell Bellotti, CCUFC

Chief Marketing Officer

Western Vista Credit Union

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a minor in Animal Science
University of California, Davis

Professional Activities

Public Relations Society of America
America's Credit Unions Marketing, PR and Development Council - Conference Committee, 2024 & 2025 Co-Chair
America's Credit Unions Marketing, PR and Development Council - Diamond Awards Committee, 2026 Co-Chair

Volunteer Service

Board of Directors, Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative
Chair, Western Vista Community Foundation
Honorary Command Chief, F.E. Warren Air Force Base
Cheyenne Downtown Development Association Board
Kiwanis Club of Cheyenne
Board of Directors, Air Force Association - Cowboy Chapter
Cheyenne Frontier Days - Public Relations Committee
Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce, Military Affairs Committee
Girl Scouts

Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments

2024 Financial Narrative 50
2023 Wyoming Woman of Influence, Marketing & Public Relations
2022 CUNA M&BD Community Outreach Professional of the Year
2021 CUNA M&BD Volunteer of the Year
2020 Credit Union Journal Credit Union Rock Star Award
2020 Air Force Association Exceptional Service Award
2019 Credit Union Journal Best Practice Award
2019 PR News Corporate Social Responsibility Award
2015 Wyoming 40 Under Forty
2015 Air Force Association Medal of Merit
America's Credit Unions Diamond Award recipient (2021, 2024 & 2025)

Lesli Bishop

Chief Marketing Officer

Family Savings Credit Union

Lesli Bishop

Chief Marketing Officer

Family Savings Credit Union

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Marketing/ Minor in English – Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL
CUNA Marketing Management School, Credit Union Certified Marketing Executive (CUCME)
eMarketing Association, Certified Digital Marketer (CDM)
America's Credit Unions Marketing Management School, Credit Union Business Development Professional (CUBDP)

Professional Activities

Member, CUNA CMBDC, Diamond Awards Committee, 2016-2018
Judge, CUNA CMBDC Diamond Awards, 2013- 2016
Judge, CUNA CMBDC Business Development Person of the Year, 2015
President, Gadsden Rotary Club, 2018
Chair, Board of Directors, United Way of Etowah County, Pace-Setter Chair, 2018
Chair, United Way of Etowah County, Financial Division 2013-2015, Industrial Division 2016
Member, Georgia Credit Union Marketing Council, Member 2018
Leadership Etowah, Gadsden/Etowah Chamber of Commerce, 2018
Chair, JR Achievement of Etowah County, Chair, 2012-2014
Chair, Diamond Award Committee, 2021-2025
Chair, Member Resources Committee, 2022
Co-Chair, Sponsorship Committee, 2022-2023, 2025
Gadsden Rotary Club, 2009-Present

Honors, Awards, and Major Accomplishments

Multiple CUNA Diamond Awards
CUES Golden Mirror Awards
2017 Excellence in Education, Financial Literacy, Gadsden/Etowah Chamber
2016 LSCU Credit Union of the Year
2013 United Way of Etowah County Excellence in Service Award
2012 United Way of Etowah County Loaned Executive of the Year

Spencer Carver

Executive Committee Member, Marketing, PR & Development Council

Marketing Director, Granite Credit Union

Spencer Carver

Executive Committee Member, Marketing, PR & Development Council

Marketing Director, Granite Credit Union

Education

Westminster College, Master's in Leadership Certificate
University of Utah, BS Psychology

Professional Activities

Jordan Education Foundation, Board Member
Davis Education Foundation, Board Member
David Eccles School of Business Alumni, Board Member
Board Member, PRSA Utah Chapter
Active Member, Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)

Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments

Mountain America Summit Award 2014 and 2016
Mountain America multiple Diamond Award Recipient 2014-present

Spencer Carver is a strategic marketing and communications leader with deep roots in the credit union industry. As Marketing Director at Granite Credit Union, he leads efforts to strengthen brand visibility, drive member growth, and deliver measurable results.

In addition to his role at Granite, Spencer serves on the Executive Committee of the Marketing, PR & Development Council at America’s Credit Unions, helping guide national conversations around marketing innovation in the credit union space.

An active member of PRSA and a board member for the PRSA Utah Chapter, Spencer is committed to elevating the profession and mentoring the next generation of communicators.

Joe Keller

VP of Communications and Marketing

California and Nevada Credit Union League

Joe Keller

VP of Communications and Marketing

California and Nevada Credit Union League

Education

California State University of Los Angeles, AA
University of Phoenix, BA Information Technology

Professional Activities

Chair - CUNA Marketing & Bus Development Council Membership Committee
Vice Chair - CUNA Marketing & Bus Development Council Recognition Awards Committee
MBR - CUNA Marketing & Bus Dev Council Executive Committee
MBR - CUNA Marketing & Bus Development Council Diamond Awards Committee

Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments

Western CUNA Management School - Delta Class 2006

Lisa Lehman

VP Marketing & Communications

Blaze Credit Union

Lisa Lehman

VP Marketing & Communications

Blaze Credit Union

Education

Bachelor of Science - University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse

Professional Activities

Member - Diamond Awards Committee 2015-2024
Judge - Diamond Awards 2016-2018
The Bond Between Board Member 2020-current
St Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member 2023 - current
3M Open Leadership that Matters - 2020

Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments

Top Women in Finance – Finance and Commerce 2023
Notable Leader in Marketing - Twin Cities Business Magazine 2022
CU Rockstar 2021
Multiple CUNA Diamond Awards

Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments

Notable Leader in Marketing - Twin Cities Business Magazine 2022
CU Rockstar 2021
Multiple CUNA Diamond Awards

Tiffany Mutchler

Marketing Manager

Voyage FCU

Tiffany Mutchler

Marketing Manager

Voyage FCU

Education

Bachelor of Science - Advertising, South Dakota State University
Moorhead State University
Credit Union Certified Marketing Executive (CUCME), America's Credit Unions - Expected Graduation 2025

Professional Activities

Board Member, SE605 Chapter of Credit Unions
Member, America's Credit Unions' Mktg&BD Conference Planning Committee
Co-Chair, Executive Leadership Team, Sioux Falls Go Red for Women Event
Hospitality Team Lead, Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church

Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments

2020 Sioux Falls Up And Comer
Diamond Award Recipient
DakCU Award Recipient

Evan Strandberg

VP Community Impact

iQ Credit Union

Evan Strandberg

VP Community Impact

iQ Credit Union

As the Vice President of Community Impact at iQ Credit Union, Evan Strandberg leads financial education, philanthropy, and business development initiatives, including a dynamic campus branch program across multiple high schools. With a background in marketing and a passion for credit union advocacy, he focuses on driving member engagement and community impact.

Evan studied marketing at Kutztown University and is a graduate of Western CUNA Management School, Pi Class (best class ever), class of 2018. He serves on the advisory board of WSUV Carson College of Business and is a board member at Mount St. Helens Institute. His contributions to the industry have earned him recognition, including the 2018 Charles M. Clark Award and the 2021 Real Heroes of Education honor.

At the ACU Marketing and Business Development Conference, Evan will present the SWAG Showcase, offering insights on how branded merchandise can enhance engagement, build loyalty, and drive business growth.

Ashley Switzer

Marketing Director | CUCME, CUBDP

Financial Security Credit Union | Carlsbad, NM

Ashley Switzer

Marketing Director | CUCME, CUBDP

Financial Security Credit Union | Carlsbad, NM

Education

Associate of General Studies, New Mexico State University – Carlsbad
Emergency Medical Services, Intermediate Technician with a focus in Paramedic Studies
Certified Credit Union Marketing Executive (CUCME), Credit Union National Association (2017)
Certified Credit Union Business Development Professional (CUBDP), Credit Union National Association (2018)

Professional Involvement & Community Leadership

Marketing, PR, and Business Development Conference Committee – Over 10 years of active involvement
Council Member (2014–Present)
Carlsbad Department of Development
- Executive Board Secretary/Treasurer
- Board Member (2019–Present)
Carlsbad MainStreet
- Executive Board Secretary/Treasurer
- Board Member (2018–Present)
Rotary Club of Carlsbad
- Board Member
- Public Relations Chair (2023)

Kelli Walter

Vice President of Community Development

Envision Credit Union

Kelli Walter

Vice President of Community Development

Envision Credit Union

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Management, Florida State University
Credit Union Business Development Professional (CUBDP), CUNA
Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor (CCUFC), CUNA
Certified Credit Union Executive (CCUE) Designation, In Progress, CUNA
Children's Home Society - Tallahassee, Board Member

Professional Activities

WFSU Advisory Council, Member
CUNA Diamond Awards Recipient

Honors, Awards and Major Accomplishments

Desjardins "Adult and Youth Financial Education Award" Recipient, League of Southeastern Credit Union
Business Partner of the Year, Gadsden County Schools, Thomas County Schools