Leadership

WHO WE ARE

The people behind the mission.

Our team and esteemed Board of Directors are dedicated to strengthening the credit union system and driving long-term, sustainable growth. Meet the people behind the mission.

OUR TEAM

Your peers on the path to growth.

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Barbra Lowman

President

Phone: 

Toll Free: 800-356-9655, ext. 5581 Direct: 912-570-5581

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Miranda Gibson

Data & Operations Analyst

Phone: 

Toll Free: 800-356-9655, ext. 4143 Direct: 608-231-4143

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Brenda Halverson

Alliance Manager

Phone: 

Toll free: 800-356-9655, ext. 4110 Direct: 608-231-4110

Kristen Brechko

Kristen Brechko

Alliance Manager

Phone: 

Toll free: 800-356-9655, ext. 4288 Direct: 608-231-4288

Jenny Jackson

Jenny Jackson

Alliance Manager

Phone: 

Toll free: 800-356-9655, ext. 4102 Direct: 608-231-4102

Richard Ross

Richard Ross

Director of Sales

Phone: 

Toll free: 800-356-9655, ext. 4972 Direct: 608-231-4972

Tiffany Nunez

Tiffany Nunez

Marketing Operations Manager

Phone: 

Toll free: 800-356-9655, ext. 4827 Direct: 608.231.4827

OUR BOARD

Visionary leadership.

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Maria Martinez

Chair – 1 year | 03/2027

President & Chief Executive Officer

Border Federal Credit Union

Del Rio, TX

April Clobes

April Clobes

Vice Chair – 1 year | 03/2026

President & Chief Executive Officer

Michigan State University Federal Credit Union

East Lansing, MI

Steve Willis

Steve Willis

Secretary/Treasurer – 1 year | 03/2027

President

LEVERAGE

Tallahassee, FL

John Brataskis

John Brataskis

Director | 03/2025

President & CEO

MD|DC Credit Union Association

Columbia, MD

Nick Evens

Nick Evens

Director | 03/2026

President & CEO

Curql Collective, LLC

Des Moines, IA

Patrick Pierce

Patrick Pierce

America’s CUs Chair, Ex officio

President & CEO

City & County Credit Union

St. Paul, MN

Patrick Conway

Patrick Conway

AACUL Chair, Ex officio

President/CEO

CrossState Credit Union Association

Harrisburg, PA

Diana Dykstra

Diana Dykstra

CSS Board Immediate Past Chair, Ex officio

President & CEO (Retired)

California/Nevada Credit Union Leagues

Ontario, CA

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Barbra Lowman

President

President

CUNA Strategic Services

Madison, WI

Jim Nussle

Jim Nussle

CEO

President & CEO

America's Credit Unions

Washington, DC / Madison, WI

OUR INVESTORS

Investing in the future of the system.

CUNA Strategic Services is owned by the credit union system we’re proud to serve. As an affiliate of America’s Credit Unions, the national trade association holds 52% stock, while the nation’s leagues and associations also own 47%. The remaining ownership stake in CSS consists of TruStage and the World Council of Credit Unions.

These investments are critical in our ability to drive innovation, enhance operational efficiencies, and ensure sustainable growth for credit unions nationwide.