The world is changing… and so are Kentucky’s Credit ​Unions!

Your credit union operates in an ever-changing world, including increased regulatory scrutiny and ​competitive pressures, a volatile interest rate environment, and elevated consumer expectations and ​demands. To overcome these obstacles and capture opportunities you’ve needed to become more ​agile, responsive, and adaptive.

The League is no different. We’re looking to become an even better partner to your credit union by ​enhancing the great services we’ve performed historically for you with exciting, new programs and ​partners. Regardless of the size or complexity of your credit union, the League can bring additional ​value to your organization.

In this session, Kentucky’s Credit Unions President Jim Kasch will share how the League is evolving in ​response to these challenges, including information on our commitment to legacy support and brand ​new initiatives. You’ll also hear important updates regarding electronic liens and titles coming to ​Kentucky very soon.

jim kasch

Jim Kasch is the President of Kentucky's Credit Unions. Before joining the ​League in September 2023, Jim spent 25 years working for and with credit ​unions across the country. His work experience included time as a senior ​leader at Parners Federal Credit Union (Disney) and as the CEO of Darden ​Employees Federal Credit Union. He then spent nearly a decade as a ​consultant helping credit unions set decisive and effective strategy.

Jim has been a featured speaker for credit union associations across the ​country. He holds an MBA from Stetson University in DeLand, Florida.

the state of kentucky’s credit unions

Measuring Member Engagement is a critical component to any successful plan. Engaged members ​do more business with the credit union and are less likely to leave. How engaged are your members?

Earlier this summer, Kentucky credit union members, belonging to different credit unions across the ​state, responded to a member engagement survey from our partners at Surveys@11. The survey ​measured both attitudinal loyalty (how they feel about their credit union) and behavioral loyalty ​(what they do with their credit union). Join Tonya for this enlightening session where she shares the ​overall statewide results – how engaged are Kentucky’s credit union members, and what ​observations or lessons can we derive from the data?

Also in this session, representatives from Kentucky’s Credit Unions will provide some context around ​recent growth trends of our credit unions.

U.S. Economic Outlook & its Impact on Credit unions

The U.S. economy is experiencing historic demand and supply shocks leading to the highest inflation ​in 40 years. The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates at the fastest pace in 40 years. What will ​higher interest rates do to the economy in 2024 and beyond? Are fundamental changes in the jobs ​market apt to cause long-term labor shortages and wage pressures? Explore the possible paths of ​the economy and what impact it will have on credit union balance sheets and income statements for ​the next two years.

Driving Growth through Innovation and Strategic Fintech

Partnerships

Join us for an in-depth discussion on strategies to grow your credit union by expanding your ​innovative product and service offerings for members. Discover how to successfully navigate a fintech ​partnership from the pilot phase to a full membership launch, with a strong emphasis on execution. ​We'll also explore how fostering innovation can drive external growth and ensure your credit union’s ​long-term success.

april clobes

April Clobes, President and Chief Executive Officer of Michigan State ​University Federal Credit (MSUFCU) joined the Credit Union in 1996 and ​moved through many positions within the organization prior to being named ​President and CEO in 2015. Clobes serves as the CEO of the Reseda Group, ​MSUFCU’s wholly owned Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) formed in ​2021. Clobes has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing from Michigan State ​University, a Master of Arts Degree from Michigan State University in ​Advertising, and a Master of Business Administration from Western Michigan ​University.

Named as one of the Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions by American ​Banker, Clobes has been a transformational leader for technology in the ​Credit Union industry. Since developing MSUFCU’s first website in 1998 to ​launching two digital-only brands, Collegiate Credit Union and AlumniFi, in ​2023, Clobes has distinguished herself as a visionary in technology and ​innovation.

Clobes serves on six (5) FinTech Advisory Boards in addition to several others ​that support the business and credit union communities. Clobes won the ​Credit Union Times Luminary Award for Innovation in Technology in 2022. ​The Reseda Group received the 2023 CUSO of the Year Award through the ​National Association of Credit Union Service Organizations (NACUSO). The ​Reseda Group and Clobes have been featured in many FinTech and industry ​publications for their work in innovation and revolutionizing the Credit Union ​industry.

Advocacy breakfast keynote

Please join us for this year’s Advocacy Breakfast for a discussion with Credit Union friend and ​Kentucky Secretary of State Michael G. Adams. Hear from Secretary Adams in a fireside chat touching ​on the importance of Credit Unions and their work to uplift local communities and build trust among ​community members. In addition, hear directly from the Commonwealth’s Chief Election Official ​regarding all the work the Secretary of State’s office undertakes to ensure that Kentucky has safe, fair ​and successful elections.

Michael g. Adams, ky secretary of state

Michael G. Adams is Kentucky's 86th Secretary of State and the 77th person ​to serve in that role.

Michael attended McCracken County public schools and was the first in his ​family to get a bachelor's degree. After graduating from the University of ​Louisville, Michael attended Harvard Law School on low-income aid. ​Returning to Kentucky, Michael clerked for Chief U.S. District Judge John ​Heyburn, worked on Senator Mitch McConnell's 2002 reelection campaign ​staff, and served as Deputy General Counsel to Governor Ernie Fletcher, ​before moving to Washington to accept an appointment as Counsel to the ​U.S. Deputy Attorney General in the second Bush Administration.

Getting unstuck: Looking back to move forward

Stephanie will share insights from her memoir, "UnStuck: Revival of an American Icon," offering tips for ​revitalizing your credit union and brand. With no prior entrepreneurial experience, Stephanie saved ​her family's business by embracing her weaknesses and celebrating her strengths, rising at 5 a.m. to ​follow her grandfather's ideals: work hard, be fair, and have fun.

Stephanie's grandfather built Stuckey's into an American icon, and she applies his wisdom today. By ​reflecting on the past and innovating for the future, credit unions can similarly energize their mission, ​enhance member engagement, and drive growth. Stephanie's journey provides a roadmap for ​balancing tradition with adaptation in a changing market.

Stephanie Stuckey

Stephanie Stuckey is the Chair of Stuckey’s, the roadside oasis famous for its ​pecan log rolls. The company was founded by Stephanie’s grandfather, W.S. ​Stuckey, Sr., as a pecan stand in Eastman, GA in 1937 and grew to over 350 ​stores across the country. The company was sold in 1964 but is now back in ​family hands and making a comeback.

Stephanie took over the company in November of 2019 and, under her ​leadership, Stuckey’s has purchased a pecan-shelling and candy-​manufacturing facility in Wrens, GA, revamped its distribution operations ​based in Eastman, GA, acquired a healthy pecan-snack company, rebranded ​its products and website, added four new franchised stores, expanded its B2B ​retail customer base, and increased online sales 550% — all while weathering ​the COVID-19 pandemic.

Golf Outing

University Club of Kentucky

We​lcome Dinner

Welcome to the 90s

Hot Wings Eating Contest

featuring Andrew Barr

Awards Banquet

featuring Entertainment

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