Michael Barnhardt Jr. is Chief Lending Officer at Oklahoma Central Credit Union with 20+ years in lending strategy and analytics. An MBA/BS graduate of Western Governors University, he also heads the Meridian Trust NorthStar Foundation and advises Junior Achievement, CU 2.0, and Algebrik.

Sherry Wu is the CTO of the University of Michigan Credit Union, guiding IT strategy after 25 years in leadership roles at IBM, Ford, and HPE and board service at People Driven CU. She holds an MBA from Michigan Ross and an MS in Computer Science from Eastern Michigan University.

Michele Dean is President and CEO of Suffolk Federal Credit Union, with a background in executive strategy and lending at major financial institutions. She holds advanced finance and leadership credentials and serves on several industry and community boards. Recognized as a top business leader and influencer, Michele has received multiple accolades for her impact in finance and on Long Island.

Travis Bow is President and CEO of the University of Hawaii Federal Credit Union (UHFCU), Hawaii’s fifth largest credit union with $618 million in assets. He brings 17 years of experience at UHFCU, including as Vice President of Member Support, and is dedicated to member service and operational excellence. A University of Hawaii graduate, Bow is committed to the community and leading UHFCU’s continued growth.

LeAnne Hixson is the Chief Lending Officer at PFCU Credit Union. She has twenty-five years of experience in the financial industry with a strong background in lending and loan product development. She is an integral part of the executive team and a recognized leader in the credit union community. LeAnne is a life-long Michigan resident who currently resides in Grand Ledge with her family.

David Libby has worked at Town & Country Federal Credit Union for nearly 35 years and has been President & CEO since 2011. He has spearheaded Maine’s first contactless debit cards, Apple Pay, check-imaging ATMs, and even one of the nation’s earliest Alexa banking skills, all while fostering a “think-beyond-banking” culture.

Shad Edwards is Chief Lending Officer at MidWest America FCU, Fort Wayne, IN, overseeing all lending operations. With 13 years as CLO and 16 years at the credit union, he previously served as VP of Commercial Banking in Northwest Ohio.

Hina is an innovative financial leader with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as CFO at Labor Credit Union—where she also oversees HR, enterprise risk, compliance, and strategic partnerships. Hina is Vice Chair of the D.C. Chapter for the Maryland/D.C. Credit Union Association and a board member of DORA Financial, focused on expanding access to banking for low-income families.