As president and CEO of the National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS), Mary Martha Fortney is a nationally recognized leader in the credit union industry and a highly respected advocate for the state credit union system. As a 14-year veteran of NASCUS she has been a pivotal figure in its growth and development and has championed the NASCUS mission. That mission, which is to enhance state credit union supervision and advocate for a safe and sound state credit union system has been made significantly more prominent as NASCUS continues to highlight the contributions of the states to the well being of the credit union system.

Fortney joined NASCUS in 1993. She was selected NASCUS President and CEO in January 2004 after having served as acting President/CEO since August 2003. She started as the first Director of Accreditation and Communications and successfully transformed the accreditation program into the national standard for credit union supervisory excellence. Since 1995, the number of NASCUS Accredited States increased from seven to 28. Fortney also served as NASCUS' first Vice President of State Regulatory Affairs and was the staff liaison to the NASCUS Association and Credit Union Council Regulatory Development and Government Relations Committees.

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Jennifer Champagne is the Vice President, Regulatory Development and Education and has been a member of the NASCUS management team in various roles since 1997. In her current role, Champagne manages Regulatory Affairs special projects and oversees NASCUS educational programs including the NASCUS Annual State System Summit. She has a Masters in Public Administration from George Mason University and a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology and English from James Madison University.

Tammy Gentilini comes to NASCUS with a wealth of customer service and administrative experience, most recently with NIGP, Inc., as Member Service Coordinator. She attends Averett University, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business. The NASCUS State Programs Department ensures that all state examiners have access to the same quality training that NCUA examiners receive. The State Programs Coordinator's office is located at the NCUA Headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. The SPC works closely with the NCUA Training Department and assists state examiners in registering and making arrangements for training. The SPC provides the communication link between NCUA's program offices and the states.

As the Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Hartig oversees member communication projects, publications, the NASCUS Web site and media relations. She serves as the staff liaison for news and current events and also assists with research projects. Hartig came to NASCUS in 2005 after two years in marketing at a Washington D.C.-based business research firm. Before that, Hartig worked at the Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, Virginia in special events and public relations. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies and English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

O’Neal Isom, Jr.
Director, Administrative Services
oneal@nascus.org

O’Neal Isom, Jr. joined NASCUS in October 2006 and is currently the Director of Administrative Services. He is responsible for managing all administrative functions in the NASCUS offices. Isom also provides critical support to NASCUS departments and staff. Isom came to NASCUS after working for the Massachusetts Audubon Society as Office Manager of the Boston Nature Center in Boston, Massachusetts. From 2000 – 2003, Isom was a Computer Program Assistant managing the daily operations for the U.S. Dept. of Labors Career Assistance Center in Washington D.C. Prior to that, Isom worked in various computer and administrative support positions. He holds a Masters in Public Administration degree with a concentration in Organization and Management from Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts and a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts.

Brian Knight joined NASCUS in 1998 and is currently the Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs. Knight manages NASCUS’ state and federal regulatory analysis, serving as a resource for NASCUS members on compliance and best practices. With an extensive background in both legislative and regulatory analyses, Knight often represents NASCUS at education seminars, before state legislatures and throughout the credit union system. Brian is a graduate of Hope College and the College of William and Mary Law School. He is a member of the District of Columbia Bar.

Barbara Pogue joined NASCUS in 2001 and currently serves as Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Accreditation. She is the staff liaison to the NASCUS Performance Standards Committee and is responsible for administering the NASCUS Accreditation program, which improves and enhances the credibility of state credit union regulatory departments. She assists the NASCUS CEO on association organizational matters and, working with Credit Union Advisory Council membership advisors and the NASCUS State Liaisons, she has oversight responsibility for membership development activities and initiatives. Prior to joining NASCUS, Pogue was employed for nearly 20 years as a senior aide to a member of Congress. She also served as the government affairs and political action coordinator for an international insurance and health care risk management consulting company. Pogue has a Bachelor of Arts in History from Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Ryan Taylor
Manager, Education
ryan@nascus.org

Ryan Taylor joined NASCUS in October 2007 as Manager of Education. He comes to NASCUS with experience in event management and marketing, most recently at Corporate Executive Board in Washington, D.C. At NASCUS, he is responsible for the marketing, planning and execution of NASCUS’ onsite and online educational programs. Taylor also assists NASCUS with membership development and outreach. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management from Ohio University.

Troutman joined NASCUS in May 2004 and serves as the Senior Vice President of Government Relations, overseeing advocacy for the state credit union system. She promotes the system before the US Congress and she works in tandem with other credit union organizations to meet shared goals that champion state credit unions. Troutman has worked in the credit union industry for more than a decade, most recently as Director, Corporate Communications & Public Relations at WesCorp. She holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of La Verne College of Law, a Masters in Business Administration from the University of La Verne and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from California State University at Fullerton.

Isaida Woo has been with NASCUS since 2002 and is now the Vice President, Board and Member Relations. Woo is also responsible for NASCUS Board Governance and serves as the primary liaison for Board activities. She is the staff liaison to NASCUS' Audit Committee and is responsible for managing Thirdly Business Meetings of the NASCUS Boards and Committees. Woo has a Masters in Business Administration from Trinity Washington University, Washington, D.C. and a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems degree from Virginia Commonwealth University.