Co-Op THINK18 The Race to Excellence at Sheraton Grand at Wildhorse Pass

May 23, 2018 by Karen

Co-Op THINK18 The Race to Excellence at Sheraton Grand at Wildhorse Pass

CO-OP’s 11^th annual THINK conference gathered over 750 credit union leaders from around the U.S. They met at the Sheraton Grand at Wildhorse Pass in Chandler, AZ to collaborate and learn strategies to achieve excellence through digital transformation. With the theme of the “Race to Excellence”, there was a strong focus on navigating the complexities of rapid evolution and revolution in order to meet the growing needs of financial consumers. Technology is changing faster than ever, presenting new challenges and opportunities for credit unions; but one thing is for certain, together through strategic partnership and collaboration our industry is well-positioned to thrive.

Phoenix Business RadioX‘s President, Karen Nowicki, along with Co-Hosts, Jodi Low, President & Founder with U & Improved, and Arizona Small Business Association‘s Director of Business Development, Ryan Reyes, got to sit down with a few of CO-OP THINK18’s Speakers, Executive Leaders, “Crashers” and movers & shakers to hear first-hand what’s trending in the industry and how impactful CO-OP THINK Conferences continue to be for credit union leaders and their communities.

Interview with CO-OP Financial Services CEO and President, Todd Clark

Interview with Ray Lancaster, President/CEO with Pyramid Federal Credit Union

Interview with Samantha Paxson, Chief Marketing Officer with Co-Op Financial Services

Interview with Bobbi Febell, CFP and Author of “How to Be a Financial Grown-up”

Interview with Brandon McAdams, Marketing Vice President with Coastal Credit Union

Interview with Debt Free Guys, John Schneider and David Auten

Interview with Andrew Chalko, Vice President with Elements Financial

Interview with Kelly Mendenhall, Product Vice President with CO-OP Financial Services

Interview with Paul Love, Chief Information Security Officer with CO-OP Financial

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For over 20 years, Karen Nowicki has been helping organizations and the people who lead them drive their business strategies more effectively and as a result her clients are happier, healthier and more successful.

As studio partner for Business RadioX ® and host of the Phoenix Business Radio show, Nowicki has the pleasure of working with the most innovative, passionate and driven people who make a difference in their community and are willing to help others do the same.

She is also a published author, accomplished speaker, and trusted advisor to business owners, senior executives and educational leaders.

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