Credit Union Management

"The Communicator" could easily be a code name for Teresa Freeborn, president/CEO of El Segundo, Calif.-based Xceed Financial Credit Union.

Its pretty obvious that the next generation of leaders is ready to learn, grow, network and challenge the status quo in preparation to take the reins.

When it comes to writing the ideal manual on a successful credit union, Mina Worthington and Paul Regimbal of Yakima, Wash. hope they get to be principal authors.

For Steph Sherrodd, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Texas Dow Employees Credit Union, the two words why not have helped shape her life and career.

When she couldnt figure out a way to make a living in theater, Lourdes Cortez, knew pretty early on she wanted to be able to make a difference in peoples lives.

The latest CUES Executive Compensation Survey indicates an upswing in CU executive pay this year. And as credit union board chairmen and one compensation consulting firm explain, the compensation determination process has become more complex and varies from credit union to credit union.