Faculty

WCMS Faculty

Miguel Unzueta

Miguel Unzueta is an Associate Professor of Management and Organizations. He joined the faculty at the UCLA Anderson School of Management in 2006 after earning his PhD in Organizational Behavior from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Professor Unzueta’s latest research explores the manner in which people and companies define diversity and the impact that …

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Harry Eggleton

Harry Eggleton is particularly happy to be a member of the WCMS faculty. 2023 will be his 35th year! 35!!!!! Though a one-time line banker, where he made use of his MBA in finance, Harry worked to develop his expertise in training & consulting and became the Director of Training for Security Pacific— then the …

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Matt Stephenson

Matt is the current President & CEO of Rogue Credit Union. He was hired by Rogue in January 2004 and has served in various roles, including Information Services Manager, VP of Sales & Operations, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer. In April of 2021, he was appointed President and in …

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Bill Birnie

Bill Birnie assumed the position of President and Chief Executive Officer at Frontwave Credit Union on August 31, 2015. Prior to this time, he served eight years as the President and Chief Executive Officer at Eagle Community Credit Union, three years as the Vice President Finance & Risk Management and seven years as the Internal Auditor at Pacific Marine Credit Union. In addition to his more than 26 years …

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Stacey Hanke

Stacey was inducted into the National Speaker’s Association CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame in 2022. She is one of less than 200 members in the world who hold this designation, that is a representation of her body of work in the speaking profession to the clients she has served for over 20 years. She is …

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John Janclaes

John Janclaes is president of Nymbus CUSO. For more than 30 years, John has successfully led strategic growth initiatives for financial services organizations, dedicating much of his career to the credit union movement, including as president and CEO of Partners Federal Credit Union. He is a highly regarded industry innovator, advocate and connector. After leading …

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Michael Steinberger

Dr. Michael D. Steinberger is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Pomona College in Claremont California.  As Western CUNA Management School’s Dean and Chief Academic Officer, Michael is responsible for all phases of the academic program including design of the curriculum, selection of the faculty, and student experience. He joined his current …

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Mark Meyer

Mark turns big research questions into relevant key findings and big ideas into products for a changing world as one of North America’s top cooperative finance thinkers. His critical thinking shows through in his approaches to innovation and research on consumer behavior. As CEO of Filene, he leads a team of brilliant thinkers, who deliver …

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Jodi Breese

Jodi Breese, Vice President of B2B Solution Delivery at TruStageTM, possesses extensive expertise in developing organizational capabilities.  She has a proven track record of guiding teams through transformative change initiatives an enhancing staff competency to drive business outcomes.  Jodi thrives on leveraging business opportunities and challenges by setting a clear vision and inspiring teams to …

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Scott Simpson

Scott F. Simpson became president of the Utah Credit Union Association in December of 2003. At 38, he was the youngest credit union league president in the country. Scott has been noted for his success in mobilizing the credit unions’ grassroots and for his ability to build coalitions and alliances that advance the cause of credit unions. Scott brought with him to the …

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