2018 Conference

October 14-17, 2018Park MGMThe credit union conference has been helping credit unions across the Nation and Canada come together at this one-of-a-kind unique credit union specific conference for the last 22 years.

Ever think of yourself as a Super Hero? Well for the members calling your credit union you could be that hero. You are most likely their first point of communication when they need help solving their financial concerns. You can be the person to save the day! Join Kevin Brown, VP of Marketing for SERVPRO, for “The Hero Effect: Being your Best When it Matters the Most”. Listen to Celeste Cook, Founder and President of cuStrategies as she shares how to “Transform your staff from Order Takers to Financial Solution Partners”.

A Hero doesn’t have to work alone. Often it takes a combined effort. Get excited about CULTURE and learn how to strengthen and build a team. Regardless if you are the individual hero or you are working as a team, some times it is a battle out there! How do you manage? Listen to Jay Minnucci, President and Founder of Service Agility as he shares “Metrics/KPI’s – Small verses Large Call Centers”.

Hero’s can get a bad rap even when accomplishing good. Listen to Dr. Samuel Jones as he shares how to turn feedback into favor in his session ” Scoring G.O.A.L.s/ that Matter”.

What People Are Saying

There is nothing better than surrounding yourself with hundreds of Credit Union folks and vendors that understand call centers. Attendees come from all over and the asset sizes vary, but that's what makes it so great. This 2 1/2 day conference is packed with sessions that are relevant to what is happening in our environment. Whether it is a general group session or a breakout session based on asset size, there is something for everyone. In addition, there is quality time to network with other credit union attendees as well as the vendors. You will not find a better call center conference. This has become a staple conference for my Credit Union. Lori Forrester AVP, Member Service Support IU Credit Union

Speakers

Kevin Brown

Kevin’s unconventional path to business and personal success has taught him that winning in business and in life requires anything but conventional thinking.
He grew up in Muskegon, Michigan where his blue collar roots taught him the value of hard work and determination. His resume includes working in a funeral home, washing oil drums, selling household appliances door to door and buying a franchise at the age of seventeen.
With a street-wise aptitude and a never quit attitude, he worked his way from the front lines in business to the executive boardroom of a company that is ranked in the top ten of all franchisors and #1 in their industry. For the past seventeen years he has been part of an extraordinary team that has grown a little known brand into an industry giant with annual revenues exceeding one billion dollars.
Kevin has overcome personal tragedy, self sabotage and a lack of resources to create a life that not only makes him proud, but inspires him to want to help others. He is passionate about helping people expand their vision, develop their potential and grow their results. And, as the father of an autistic child he knows firsthand how the principles of true success reach beyond the boardroom and into the lives of real people facing the challenges of everyday life.
Kevin is the Assistant Vice President of Marketing for SERVPRO, an international franchise system with nearly 1700 franchise locations specializing in fire and water cleanup and restoration. In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Kevin is also a highly sought after keynote speaker. He has had the privilege of speaking to a wide variety of organizations including Siemens, State Farm, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Delta Airlines and The Boy Scouts of America to name just a few.
Kevin entertains, inspires and challenges people to show up every day and make a positive difference at work and in life!

Jeff Rendel

Jeff Rendel, Certified Speaking Professional, knows the financial services marketplace. With experience as a federal banking regulator, financial services executive, and Congressional lobbyist; he understands the balancing act of safety, soundness, sales, and strategy.
As President of Rising Above Enterprises, Jeff works with financial services providers that want elite results in leadership, sales, and strategy. Each year, he addresses and facilitates for nearly 100 financial institutions and their business partners.

Jay Minnucci

Jay Minnucci is the President and Founder of Service Agility, a consulting company dedicated to improving customer service and call center operations. In this role, he provides strategic and tactical guidance across all industries for enterprises that seek to optimize customer interactions. His client list ranges from small start-up operations to large Fortune 500 corporations, and he has completed assignments in call centers around the globe.

In addition to consulting work, Jay is on the editorial board and writes a monthly article for the Contact Center Pipeline. He has contributed to a variety of other journals, studies, and books, including the most recent edition of Call Center Management on Fast Forward. He has taught a number of classes on call center management, and is a featured speaker at many industry conferences.

Before becoming a consultant, Jay spent 17 years running mission-critical award winning call center operations.

Dr. Samuel Jones

Dr. Samuel Jones is a professional speaker, author, and educator from the heart of the Mississippi Delta. He’s the owner of Life Changing Presentations, a company that conducts seminars, workshops, leadership training, and presentations that focus on transformational leadership development. He is also the Vice President of Student Affairs at Jones County Junior College and the leadership facilitator for the Mississippi Economic Council’s Leadership Mississippi program.
Dr. Jones holds a Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, a Master’s degree in Public Relations and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership. As a former college and professional athlete with years of executive management experience, Dr. Jones uses personal experiences to highlight personal and professional know-hows that will truly make a difference. He is passionate about the success and significance of individuals and organizations.
Dr. Jones is a certified instructor for Jack Canfield’s Success Principles program, a member of the National Speakers Association and a member of the Alumni Hall of Fame at the University of Southern Mississippi.
He is the author of “The Man I Never Knew: How Leadership Can be Developed by Faith, Family, and Friends,” “Live Life on Purpose: From Discovery to Practice” and his new book “Winning Before & Beyond the Finish Line: From Survival to Success to Significance” is forthcoming (2017).

Celeste Cook

Celeste Cook is founder and President/CEO of cuStrategies LLC. As a credit union industry strategist, Celeste provides strategic planning services, experienced consulting services, and expert training programs to the credit union industry. In addition to being a consultant and trainer, she is a keynote and motivational speaker with a dynamic and engaging style that have made her highly sought after within the credit union industry. Celeste has also served as an industry expert as well as a motivational and keynote speaker for credit union associations and leagues nationwide.
Along with being CEO of cuStrategies LLC, she has been involved in the credit union industry for more than 20 years and a professional speaker and trainer for 15 of those years – also working for a $1.6 billion credit union in Atlanta, Georgia, and working as a consultant and trainer with Rex Johnson of Lending Solutions Consulting.
Celeste’s expert training programs/schools in lending, marketing/business development, leadership, and sales and service for credit unions have helped credit unions with assets ranging from $20 million to $2 billion. She brings her credit union expertise, experience, and proven strategies, which have fostered her credit union clients’ increases in loan growth and profitability. For instance, one credit union experienced 33% loan growth in 12 months using cuStrategies’ lending strategies. Celeste also increased loans by 215% in nine months through SEGs during her tenure in Business Development at MAX Credit Union in Montgomery, Alabama.
Celeste has a degree in business management and a Certification in Sales Leadership Strategies through the Credit Union National Association. She has been a contributor to industry publications such as CUinsight, Credit Union Executive Society, Credit Union Times, and Credit Union Journal as well as Branch Managers Letter, a national publication. Celeste is also writing a book on leadership and service.

Sue Hoatson

Sue Hoatson is Regional Manager for Adapt Telephony Services. She works with more than 125 credit union clients of Adapt as well as prospective clients. Adapt provides advanced communication and contact center solutions that specifically address credit unions’ business problems. Sue has worked primarily with credit unions since early 2000. She has 23 years of experience in the communication industry, starting first for PacTel Business systems then AT&T/Lucent Technologies/Avaya for six years, followed by Interactive Intelligence for more than five years and now with Adapt for over 10 years. Sue’s passion is working with credit unions to help each one move and grow with ever-evolving technologies to meet and exceed their members’ expectations.

Rich Fox

Rich Fox has an extensive background that includes 25 years of operations and technology roles that span product management, application development, contact center leadership, technology infrastructure, and voice communications.

Rich has led enterprise-wide technology transformation projects, implemented workforce management systems, and served as the strategist for a contact center that handled 15M outbound and 22M inbound calls annually across 2,500 agents including multiple outsourced partners around the world.

Rich has been on both sides of the fence –leading contact centers and also being responsible for the enabling technology. His passion is helping organizations to leverage new technologies that generate significant business value.