Board of Directors

One of the greatest assets CU*Answers has to offer is that our structure mirrors that of credit unions: the people who lead the CUSO are the same people who own it and participate in it as partners. Our Board of Directors consists of a diverse group of seven dedicated credit union CEOs that provide focused leadership, as each member has a vested interest in the success of CU*Answers clients.

Our CUSO model sets us apart by creating equity through ownership and maintaining higher levels of cooperation and trust that you won’t find in other vendor models. Directors are challenged to wear many hats and focus on addressing issues regarding users, strategy, and development. This format taps the many talents and leadership skills of our directors and adds value for every CU*Answers client.

Positions

Linda Bodie

Chair
Linda Bodie
CEO + Innovator
Element Federal CU

Biography Info
3418 MacCorkle Ave SE
Charleston, WV 25304
304.721.4145 ext 77
linda.bodie@elementfcu.org
https://www.elementfcu.org/

Vickie Schmitzer

Vice Chair
Vickie Schmitzer
CEO
Frankenmuth CU

Biography Info
580 N. Main St.
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
800.221.8880
ccenter@frankenmuthcu.org
http://www.frankenmuthcu.org/

Kris Lewis

Secretary/Treasurer
Kris Lewis
CEO
Ignite Credit Union

Biography Info
755 Grand St,
Allegan, MI 49010
269.673.5465
Kristopher@allegancu.com
https://allegancu.com

Tom Gryp

Board Member
Tom Gryp
President/CEO
Notre Dame FCU

Biography Info
P.O. Box 7878
Notre Dame, IN 46556-7878
574.400.4602
tgryp@notredamefcu.com
http://www.notredamefcu.com/

Jeff Jorgensen

Board Member
Jeff Jorgensen
President
Bluestone Federal Credit Union

Biography Info
PO Box 90240
5010 S. Solberg Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57109
605.275.1701
jeffj@bluestonefcu.org
https://www.bluestonefcu.org

Dean Wilson

Board Member
Dean Wilson
CEO
Focus CU

Biography Info
1530 N. 68th Street.
Wauwatosa, WI 53213
262.255.0833
dean@focus-cu.com
http://www.focus-cu.com/

Carolyn Mikesell

Board Member
Carolyn Mikesell
CEO
Public Service Credit Union

Biography Info
4025 W Jefferson Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
260.459.4903
cmikesell@mypscu.com
https://www.mypscu.com

Updated
June 25, 2024