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Samantha BeelerPresident of The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates |
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Samantha Beeler has worked in credit union advocacy and trade associations for more than a decade. Samantha oversees The League, which advocates for credit unions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia.
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Carolyn SableExecutive Assistant and Board Liaison |
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Carolyn assists The League President and serves as the Board Liaison to The League Board of Directors, ACS Board of Directors, and the Credit Union Impact Foundation Board of Trustees. For 15+ years, she served as Senior Executive Assistant to the President and CEO and Board Liaison at the National Association of Federal Credit Unions.
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Sydney SeralChief Advocacy Officer |
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Sydney leads The League’s state, federal, regulatory, and political advocacy, as well as compliance efforts, and serves as the lead lobbyist for Georgia. She previously managed state and federal grassroots initiatives for a national trade association.
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Grace ColvinVice President of Federal Advocacy and Strategy |
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Grace Newcombe Colvin serves Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia credit unions as Vice President of Federal Advocacy and Strategy. In this role, Grace champions the interests of credit unions, ensuring their vital role in the financial landscape is recognized by both consumers across our four-state region and policymakers in Washington, D.C.
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JT BlauGeneral Counsel |
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JT Blau has over nine years of experience in the credit union industry and is now General Counsel for The League of Credit Unions, overseeing compliance efforts and regulatory advocacy in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia. JT is a passionate advocate for credit unions, using his expertise to drive policies that strengthen the industry.
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Michelle RothVice President of Advocacy |
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Michelle is Alabama’s chief lobbyist and leads Legislative Engagement and PAC Fundraising efforts. With extensive experience in legislative and advocacy work, she is able to advance state legislative and regulatory issues important to credit unions. She also serves on several boards for public policy, charities, and community organizations.
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CeJae VtipilsonVice President of Governmental Affairs (Virginia) |
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CeJae Vtipilson joined The League in 2016, and became Vice President of Political Affairs in 2022, bringing extensive experience and strong relationships in Virginia and Washington, D.C. He leads lobbying efforts in Virginia and advocates for credit unions at both the state and national levels, ensuring their priorities are represented in legislative discussions.
