CUbroadcast Studio Lounge interviews at
CO-OP's THiNK 17 Conference ...

We ventured to the Big Apple, New York City, for CO-OP Financial Services' THiNK 17 Conference. After what happened last year on the beach in San Diego, we are anxious to see what CO-OP had planned for attendees in 2017 -- and they weren't disappointed.

We also have our Studio Lounge set up at the conference, conducting onsite interviews on conference buzz, industry trends and issues, and whatever else you want to discuss. 

Listed below are our Studio Lounge interviews. Please take a look and choose which ones you'd like to watch and enjoy. Also, let us know your comments, as well.

A special thank you to our sponsor CO-OP Financial Services for supporting CUbroadcast Studio Lounge interviews at THiNK 17. We can't thank them enough for their continued support.  So, please, go check them out when you get a chance. Good, forward-thinking folks there.

​And a new tradition we are starting this year: For every Studio Lounge interview we conduct, we will donate $10 to Credit Unions for Kids to help Children's Miracle Network Hospitals nationwide.

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Studio Lounge interview schedule:

Tuesday, May 9
CU Service Network President/CEO Doug Burke
(Topic: Industry issues and trends, THiNK 17 takeaways, outlook for 2017)
Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates President/COO Ken Ross
(Topic: Update to the Michigan Credit Union Act, data breach from a Michigan perspective, NCUSIF/TCCUSF merger, and the NCUA Board Letter that featured 100 Michigan credit unions)
CO-OP Financial Services Director, Product Development Michelle Thornton
​(Topic: CO-OP's work in machine learning to fight fraud)
The Foundation Executive Director Gigi Hyland
(Topic: Financial Capability Colloquium, CUNA Marketing & Business Council's Diamond Awards, BizKid$ season #6)
Filene Research Institute CEO Mark Meyer
(Topic: Current market trends, Filene projects helping with today's credit union challenges)
CO-OP Financial Services Chief Financial Officer/Chief Administrative Officer​ Kari Wilfong
(Topic: “Best practices for Credit Union CFOs”)
Unitus Community Credit Union President/CEO Steven Stapp
(Topic: THiNK takeaways, World Council of Credit Unions, and/or Strategic Board Positioning)
Cooke Consulting Solutions Founder/President Sarah Cooke
(Topic: Industry trends and issues, THiNK takeaways, effective communications strategies for today's credit unions)
CO-OP Financial Services Chief Product and Strategy Officer Shazia Manus
(Topic: Digitization of banking and payments)
CO-OP Financial Services Vice President of Sales Dan Laferla 
(Topic: Maximizing revenue opportunities)
CO-OP Financial Services Chief Marketing and Experience Officer Samantha Paxson
(Topic: TH!NK 17 differentiators)
CU Direct President/CEO Tony Boutelle
(Topic: Keys to CU's remaining competitive in the auto lending marketplace in 2017)
CUengage Managing PartnerJames Guild
(Topic: Card trends, rewards, mobile outlook)
The Cooperative Trust Manager James Marshall
(Topic: Crashers status and THiNK 17 takeaways)
Alkami Founder, Chief Strategy & Sales Officer Steve Bohanon
(Topic: What is the future of bill pay?)

Wednesday, May 10
Credit Unions for Kids Executive Director Joe Dearborn
(Topic: Pay tribute to an individual who has had a tremendous impact on CU4Kids for 30 years)
CO-OP Financial Services President/CEO Todd Clark
(Topic: "The Big News: CO-OP Acquires TMG​")
CO-OP Financial Services Chief Information Officer Nick Calcanes
(Topic: "Managing Information for a Large Enterprise​")
CO-OP Financial Services Vice President of Marketing & Brand Strategy Georgann Smith 
(Topic: Value of Data to Delivering Exceptional Experiences)
CO-OP Financial Services Chief Technology Officer Pamela Brodsack 
(Topic: Tech integration, APIs, and Blockchain)
CO-OP Financial Services SVP, COO Ron Metschke 
(Topic: Achieving Operational Excellence)
CO-OP Financial Services Chief Information Security Officer Paul Love
(Topic: Enterprise security)
NBC's TODAY Show Financial Editor Jean Chatzky
(Topic: Digital transformation, Age Proof, HerMoney, and more)
Phroogal Founder and CEO Jason Vitug
(Topic: Road to Financial Wellness)
Idaho Central Credit Union Operations Card Services Manager Mason Oswald
(Topic: "Integrating Branch and Digital")
VISA SVP and Head of Community Accounts Doug Leighton
(Topic: Next generation of E-commerce fraud prevention)

Thursday, May 11
CO-OP Financial Services Vice President of Product Kelly Mendenhall 
(Topic: Product innovation for credit unions)
Mountain America Credit Union EVP / Chief Operating Officer Nathan Anderson
(Topic: Business lending and services)
CO-OP Financial Services Chairman of the Board Jeff Napper (also President/CEO of LBS Financial Credit Union) 
(Topic: The State of CO-OP Financial Services)
Cornerstone Credit Union League President/CEO Caroline Willard
(Topic:  The opportunity ahead with Cornerstone in serving its members while adapting to an evolving system and consumer mindset; THINK, from a new perspective and how the experience is different in 2017 than it has been in the past as a CO-OP executive)
CO-OP Financial Services Chief Revenue Officer ​Matt Kardell 
​(Topic: "Consultative Selling and Client Relationship Management")
Coastal Credit Union VP, Marketing and Product Development Brandon McAdams
(Topic: "Creating a Seamless Member Experience")
CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle
(Topic: Campaign for Common-Sense Regulation)
Finivation CEO Brian Bodell
(Topic: Software innovations for today's credit unions)