St. Mary’s Bank is pleased to announce that Sarah Chasseur has been selected to attend Crash the GAC by The Cooperative Trust and Credit Union National Association and represent the Cooperative Credit Union Association.
 
“I’m honored to be able to represent the nation’s first credit union at this year’s Crash the GAC,” said Sarah Chasseur. “I am thrilled to be involved and learn about the future policies and ideas that will affect the industry I am so loyal to. This opportunity will allow me to grow and keep our institution engaged amongst other credit unions across the nation.”
 
Crash the GAC will bring young credit union professionals together, running a tailored program alongside the main event and allowing for mentor sessions with key individuals; previously from the likes of National Credit Union Foundation, Credit Union National Association, Filene Research Institute and CUNA Mutual Group.
 
All Crashers receive a complimentary registration to attend GAC, from Credit Union National Association.
 
“Sarah is an outstanding member of our team,” said Ron Covey, President and CEO of St. Mary’s Bank. “Over the past year, Sarah has shown her dedication to the institution taking on a leadership role on our Conversion Team while we worked to convert our core computer system at St. Mary’s Bank. I am proud to have Sarah represent the nation’s first credit union.”
 
“The commitment from both CUNA and The Cooperative Trust to the Crash the GAC program says a great deal about the importance of young adults in the credit union system” says James Marshall, Manager of The Cooperative Trust, “looking at the advocacy issues that face credit unions early in one’s career helps set our young professionals up with the right knowledge to help support their credit unions as they become our CEO’s of the future. With a reach across the whole of the United States, Crash the GAC brings a diverse group of future leaders to the forefront of credit unions at the industry’s premier event.”
 
The Crash the GAC is brought to you by The Cooperative Trust and CUNA, in association with Credit Union Leagues/Associations.
     
About The Cooperative Trust: The Cooperative Trust is a grassroots community of young people who work in credit unions and cooperatives. Founded by the Filene Research Institute and made possible by CUNA Mutual Group, the Trust connects and enables several hundred young people fighting for the future of socially responsible finance through meet-ups, mentorships and collective action.
 
About Filene: Filene Research Institute is an independent, consumer finance think and do tank dedicated to scientific and thoughtful analysis about issues affecting the future of credit unions, retail banking and cooperative finance. Filene is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Nearly 1,000 members make the Institute’s research, innovation and impact programs possible.
 
About Credit Union National Association: Credit Union National Association (CUNA), based in Washington, D.C., and Madison, Wisconsin, is the premier national trade association serving America's credit unions.