2026 Speakers

Ben is the Vice President of Marketing at Simplicity Credit Union. Ben and his team lead the marketing, creative, and public relations efforts at Simplicity CU. He got his start with a degree in graphic design and an early entrepreneurial career...

Lindsay Cielinski, Senior Digital Media Manager at BCU, has more than 8 years of experience in credit union marketing. She has helped shape BCU’s paid media strategy from its early stages and is passionate about continuous testing to uncover what...

James Dawson is Vice President of Brand Services at Alta Vista Credit Union, where he leads marketing, storytelling, and member experience initiatives for a community-focused financial institution serving the Inland Empire. With a 12-year career...

Brent Dixon guides leaders through strategic crossroads. He works with credit unions and community financial institutions across North America to align teams, chart growth paths, and ship results.

He founded Dixon Strategic Labs and co-founded...

Laurie Flanders is a growth-focused leader with 15+ years of experience helping credit unions turn marketing into measurable results. As SVP of Client Experience & Growth at Strum Platform, she partners with institutions to move beyond generic...

Dan Hansen is VP-Communications Strategist for STCU, where he has shaped a media relations approach that is proactive and never says “no comment.” Prior to joining the credit union team in 2009, he was a reporter and editor for The Spokesman-Review,...

John Lanza is the Chief Mammal of Snigglezoo, creator of The Money Mammals powered by The Art of Allowance, an award-winning financial education program used by credit unions nationwide to connect with families by engaging kids and empowering...

With a background in business and communication, Taylor Malm began his career at P1FCU as a Social Media Specialist, eventually taking on a broader role in Digital Marketing. Recognizing an opportunity to elevate the credit union’s digital presence,...

Stef Sword-Williams is a TEDx speaker, x2 author, and founder of F*ck Being Humble, a consultancy and global movement that empowers people and organizations to elevate confidence, develop talent, and build cultures where achievement is recognized...

Bryce Verlinden is a marketing leader known for turning big ideas into real-world impact. As Marketing Manager at Community Choice Credit Union, he leads product marketing, events, and community outreach strategies that grow membership and...

Katy Wagnon is the Chief Experience Officer at GoWest Credit Union Association. She plays a pivotal role in raising visibility of the association, its members and the value of credit unions across the GoWest region through strategic engagement and...