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Thank you for joining us for our November CTC Friday Conversation: "Credit Unions and the Military Families."

November is not only a time to celebrate our veterans but also a dedicated month to honor military families—the unsung heroes who support our service members. Military Family Appreciation Month, established in 1993 by the Armed Services YMCA, is recognized annually by the U.S. Government. Each year, the President signs a proclamation to officially declare November as Military Family Month.

This important observance marks the beginning of a month-long celebration dedicated to recognizing the sacrifices and successes of military families across the nation. Let us take this time to acknowledge their unwavering commitment, resilience, and the vital role they play in supporting our service members. Together, we honor their dedication and celebrate their contributions to our communities and our country.

Our esteemed panelists were:

• Gina Lewis, Director Military & Veteran Affairs, GECU
• Neko Stubblefield, Senior VP Membership & Community Development, Eglin Federal Credit Union
• Ron Aoki, President/CEO, Schofield Federal Credit Union

Vashyon Jackson, AVP & DEI Advisor for Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union and AACUC Texas Chapter Treasurer, moderated this conversation.

Keep reading to learn more about our panelists and moderator.

Gina Lewis
Director Military & Veteran Affairs
GECU

Gina Lewis has contributed to the financial well-being of the military community through her work in the financial services industry since 2004. As GECU’s Director of Military and Veteran Affairs, she has cultivated strong relationships and collaborated with many military-affiliated organizations, including the Association of the United States Army, Defense Credit Union Council, Alliance for Regional Military Support, Armed Services YMCA, and El Paso Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee. Her role allows Lewis to advocate and support the military community through free financial education, engagement initiatives, multiple board involvement, and more. She is also a proud wife of an Army Veteran.

Neko Stubblefield
Senior Vice President, Membership & Community Development
Eglin Federal Credit Union

Ms. Stubblefield serves as Senior Vice President of Membership and Community Development for Eglin Federal Credit Union, overseeing a membership of over 124,000 including five military installations.  She manages membership growth, community development, and financial education efforts across four counties in Florida and Alabama. Neko is the current Civic Leader for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), representing the 96^th Test Wing at Eglin AFB and Honorary Commander for the 7^th Special Forces Group (A) at Camp Bull Simons. Neko previously served as Honorary Wing Commander for both 1 SOW at Hurlburt Field and the 919^th SOW at Duke Field.

Ron Aoki
President/CEO
Schofield Federal Credit Union

Ron Aoki serves as the President/CEO of Schofield Federal Credit Union. Ron has been a part of the Credit Union industry for over 23 years. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Hawaii Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Ron has a passion for financial education and has volunteered in local schools and throughout the community teaching about personal finances and career planning. Ron has been instrumental in developing partnerships to support the financial education needs for Schofield Barracks and the surrounding community.

Vashyon Jackson
AVP & DEI Advisor, Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union
AACUC Texas Chapter Treasurer

Vashyon is an AVP/Branch manager at RBFCU and, serves in the capacity as a DEI advisor. Her experience spans over 30 years in the finance industry working in big banks and credit unions. She is a subject matter expert in branch ops, financial literacy, and member services. She is also the Treasurer of the AACUC Texas Chapter and one of the original founding members.