Kristin DeVleming, financial analyst II, specializing in financial accounting at Spokane Teachers CU, she has, in just over one year, played an integral part in the conversion of the CU's core system. In addition to the conversion, Kristin developed efficiencies and increased accuracy on the allowance for loan loss due to the changes in accounting standards. She graduated from the University of Montana with a bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting. She is a CPA candidate and is hoping to pass the exam within the year.

Corrin Maier is a product manager for MEMBERS Auto & Homeowners with CUNA Mutual Group and is responsible for helping to grow the individual property and casualty business. Throughout her CUNA Mutual Group career, she has been nominated for CUNA Mutual Group's Values in Practice Award 2009 and 2011. Prior to joining CUNA Mutual Group, she worked for six years at Middleton Community Bank in retail banking and operations. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a bachelor's degree in finance, investment and banking and in risk management and insurance. She is also working on an MBA at Edgewood College.

Kim Stewart, administrative support specialist at the Ohio Credit Union League, promotes credit union grassroots efforts, outreach and financial education initiatives designed to further financial independence through credit unions. Her work on behalf of Ohio's 379 credit unions includes facilitating legislative “Call-to-Actions,” fundraising for the Ohio Credit Union Foundation and assisting with marketing and the overall efforts of the league. Prior to joining the league, she attended Otterbein College where she received a bachelor's degree in organizational communications and accounting.

Anthony Fletcher,IT project manager at American Airlines Federal Credit Union. is fairly new to the credit union industry. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington and will be working on his master of science degree in information systems this fall. The native Louisianan is a true southerner, who has staked his claim as resident of the Dallas-Fort Worth area for almost six years. He considers himself an adventurer, always open and willing to trying new and exciting things. He prides himself on his love for family, his commitment to always giving 110% at everything he does, and most of all being the best person he can be.

Jeremy Martin, loan underwriter with Navigator Credit Union, received his undergraduate degree in International Studies from the University of South Alabama and completed the credit union developmental education certification. He has been working for credit unions for almost four years and is also part of the EDGE steering committee in the state of Mississippi. The EDGE Group is committed to the promotion of young credit union professionals under the age of 40 and EDGE serves as an outlet to network and meet other credit union professionals from all over.

Ashly Platt has been with Educators Credit Union for over five years and plans to have her master's degree in marketing and business administration in a few years. Last year, she crashed with other CU professionals on a state level at the league's 77th annual convention and cannot wait to crash the GAC.

Ashley Lewis, staff development coordinator-trainer at Chesterfiled Federal Credit Union in Richmond, Va.. graduated from Averett University in 2003 with a BA in journalism. She previously worked for a large bank as an assistant branch manager but then discovered the splendor of working within a credit union. What she enjoys most has been the focus on members and helping them with their financial needs. She is excited to be a part of the 2012 GAC Crashers and is looking forward to learning more and meeting other Crashers.

Latonya Allen has been the senior member service representative for the Government Printing Office Federal Credit Union since 2004 and developed the credit union's youth account launch in 2005. Throughout her career, she has pursued ongoing education and training courses including the designation as a CUNA credit union development educator. Community involvement has played an important role in her career. She is not only a member of the National Youth Involvement Board but has been active in many credit union sponsored and community events within the Washington metropolitan area, ranging from the Children Miracle Network to GPOFCU'S financial literacy program for Friendship Public Charter School's Academy.

Dale Turner, vice president of lending at Eli Lilly FCU. has lending and banking management experience in major Midwest markets, including Indianapolis, Chicago and Minneapolis. He currently oversees a loan portfolio of approximately $590 million, which consists of mortgage and consumer loans. Prior to joining Eli Lilly FCU, he spent five years as the head of retail lending at First National Bank in northern Minnesota. He received his bachelor's degree from Wabash College and his graduate banking degree from the University of Wisconsin.

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