Connexus Leadership

Board of Directors

Our Connexus Board of Directors is elected by our member-owners to set policies, approve budgets, and ensure the organization’s financial health. With a dedication to the credit union philosophy of “people helping people,” this talented group of individuals advocates for the best interests of our members and employees in each and every decision that they make.

Alita Lobner

Board Chair

Alita Lobner joined the Connexus Board of Directors in 2018. She was previously the Board Secretary for Bull’s Eye Credit Union. Alita’s 27 years of experience at Verso Corporation included various roles in Finance, holding the position of Senior Financial Analyst at the time of her retirement.

Alita Lobner

Kelsi Seubert

Vice Chair

Kelsi Seubert has been a Board member since 2017. Previously, she held the role of Board Associate. Kelsi currently serves as the Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator at Northcentral Technical College (NTC), where she has articulated the collective narrative of the College since 2014. Prior to her time at NTC, Kelsi spent her career in media at WAOW TV-9.

Kelsi Seubert

Shanna Yonke

Secretary/Treasurer

Shanna Yonke has been a Board member since 2017. She has served as an attorney at Ruder Ware, L.L.S.C., in Wausau, WI, since 2012, where she focuses her law practice on trust, estate, and business succession planning.

Shanna Yonke

Greg Cullen

Director

Greg Cullen joined the Board of Directors in 2022, after serving as Director and Chairman of the Heritage Credit Union Board of Directors for five years. He retired from the United States Air Force and Wisconsin Air National Guard after 27 years of service, and now works as the Airport Director for the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport in Janesville, WI.

Greg Cullen

Steven C. Derebey

Director

Steven C. Derebey has been a Board member since 2015. He previously served as Chairman of the Board for the Air Line Pilots Association Federal Credit Union that merged with Connexus in 2015. Steve retired in 2016 as a Captain at United Airlines after a 42-year career in aviation.

Steven C. Derebey

Timothy C. Mulloy

Director

Timothy C. Mulloy joined the Connexus Board of Directors in 2021. Tim’s 35 years of experience at Wausau Insurance included various leadership roles in sales, underwriting, and employee benefits, holding the position of Senior Vice President – Liberty Mutual at the time of his retirement.

Timothy C. Mulloy

Michael Prestileo

Director

Michael Prestileo joined the Board in 2021. He has been with Guardian Life’s Group Benefits business since 2020. He currently serves as their Chief Commercial Officer and was formerly the Senior Vice President and Head of Strategy, Product, & Underwriting. Prior to that, Michael held senior executive leadership roles at both Lincoln Financial Group and Liberty Mutual Insurance.

Michael Prestileo

Senior Leadership Team

The Connexus Senior Leadership Team spends every workday ensuring that the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of Connexus are bringing value to our members and exceeding their expectations, while supporting our fundamental credit union principles.

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Boyd Gustke

President
& Chief Executive Officer

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Chad Rogers

Executive Vice President 
& Chief Operating Officer

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Ryan T. Gage

Chief Risk Officer

Cheryl Halverson

Chief Human Resources Officer

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Eric Huseby

Chief Lending Officer

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Claire Meney

Senior Vice President of Member Experience

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Sheila Polak

Senior Vice President of Finance

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Heather Ristow

Senior Vice President of Marketing