Kyle Markland, Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union, St. Paul, Minn.

Kyle Markland Remains Stubbornly Member-Focused – Michelle Samaad

When he was hired at Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union at the age of 33, Kyle Markland admits that the board took a chance on bringing in someone so young to lead what was then a $357 million cooperative.

Volunteer of the Year

Terry Richardson, Pioneer West Virginia Federal Credit Union, Charleston, W.Va.

Terry Richardson Sets the Member-Centric Tone – Myriam DiGiovanni

It's all about the member for Board Chairman Terry Richardson, but for over 34 years, to the team at Pioneer West Virginia Federal Credit Union, he has simply been the personification of an extraordinary coach.

IT Executive of the Year

Jeff Johnson, Baxter Credit Union, Vernon Hills, Ill.

Jeff Johnson Creates New Standard for Credit Unions – Marc Rapport

Jeff Johnson's co-workers and peers say he has helped set new standards for bringing together technology and member service, figuratively and now literally

Chief Financial Officer of the Year

David Kwant, Mountain America Credit Union, West Jordan, Utah

David Kwant Marries Financials With Operational Finesse – Donald Shoultz

Before David A. Kwant joined Mountain America nearly 25 years ago, he was Utah's supervisor of credit unions. “It helps me get into trouble,” he said now with a chuckle.

Marketing Executive of the Year

Kathryn Davis, Xceed Financial Credit Union, El Segundo, Calif.

Kathryn Davis Uses Marketing to Shape CU's Business – Myriam DiGiovanni

Limits don't exist for Kathryn Davis, senior vice president at Xceed Financial Credit Union.

Lending Officer of the Year

Brett Jorgenson, Gesa Credit Union, Richland, Wash.

Brett Jorgenson Awakes Lending Giant at Gesa Credit Union – David Morrison

Brett Jorgenson found that many of Gesa's members just didn't think of the CU in terms of filling their loan needs, seeing the credit union more as a place where they could save money and as a place for transaction accounts. He's changing that.

HR Executive of the Year

Kristina Derkos, Redwood Credit Union, Santa Rosa, Calif.

Kristina Derkos Relishes a Passion for CU and Staff Success – Myriam DiGiovanni

One phrase, “do the right thing,” has been at the core of what drives Kristina Derkos, senior vice president of employee relations/development at Redwood Credit Union.

Service to the Underserved

Latino Community Credit Union, Durham, N.C.

Latino Community CU Seeks Out Banking Novices – David Morrison

If there were a category of potential credit union members that could be described as beyond unbanked, those would be the people that Latino Community Credit Union seeks to serve.

Outstanding Political Action

Islamic Investment and Finance Cooperative Group, Kabul Afghanistan

Facing Up to the Challenges for Co-Ops in Afghanistan – David Morrison

Whenever credit union political activists grow frustrated at their work with federal or state legislators, when the doors seem closed or telephone calls go unreturned, they could pause to reflect on the duties performed by Mahir Momand, CEO of the Islamic Investment and Finance Cooperative Group.