Connections Credit Union Board of Directors Election
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| Rod Eggleston |
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Rod is a lifelong member of the Credit Union. He retired after 25 years of service from Idaho Farm Bureau Financial Services as the Vice President of Finance. His duties included developing, growing and overseeing all offices across the state. Rod served on the Board of Directors for the Idaho Financial Services Association (IFSA) for over 19 years during which time he served as the President of the association for two terms then later as secretary of the association for over 10 years. Since his retirement, Rod co-owns WE Store It, a self-serve RV and mini-storage facility in Pocatello, Idaho. Rod is currently serving as the Vice Chair on the Connections Board. Rod is married to Janyce Woodland and the father of 7 children. He loves to serve and play an active role in supporting and developing his community. |
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| Amber Christensen |
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Amber has been married to Eric for 34 years. She has 3 grown children, 8 grandchildren and 2 great grand-daughters. Amber has been associated with the credit union movement for many years. She served as a director and then Chairman of the Board of Directors for Simcoe Credit Union prior to merging with Connections Credit Union in 2013. Many years ago, she also worked part-time for Minico Credit Union, which her father helped charter. Her family has hosted eleven international exchange students (girls) from nine different countries. She also attended Links School of Business in Boise, ID. Amber worked 45 years for Minidoka Irrigation District as the Assistant Secretary, retiring in February. Her hobbies are camping, scrapbooking and loves spending time with her family. |
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| Bob Tokle |
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Bob has been a credit union member since 1981, and as a former board member of the old ISU Credit Union, his service was nationally recognized. He received the "Credit Union Conferences Volunteer of the Year" award in 2004 and the "Credit Union Times Volunteer of the Year" award in 2007.
Since 2023, Bob has served on the Connections Credit Union Board and Asset-Liability Committee. He is committed to helping our credit union maintain a high level of service and products for our members.
He was an ISU Professor of Economics for 38.5 years, and still teaches one macroeconomics course as an emeritus professor. With his experience from teaching Money and Banking and other courses, Bob feels that he brings a useful perspective to the Board.
His research has focused on the credit union/banking industries, resulting in numerous peer-reviewed publications. One, dealing with credit union taxation, was cited a number of times in the US House of Representatives. Another was expanded upon by economists at the Federal Reserve Bank.
Bob has been married to Joanne for 38 years, and has two adult children. He enjoys hiking and snow shoeing on local trails and following Wisconsin Badger basketball. |
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| Aaron Fenn |
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I am excited to bring my skills and passion for service to the Board of Directors at Connections Credit Union. Currently pursuing a business degree at Western Governors University, I am building a strong foundation in finance, management, and organizational strategy. My leadership experience has taught me the value of collaboration, adaptability, and making informed decisions to achieve shared goals. I am eager to contribute to the credit union's mission of providing exceptional value and service to its members while growing under the mentorship of experienced board members. If elected, I will work diligently to support Connections Credit Union's continued growth, innovation, and success, always with the best interests of our members in mind. |
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| Keith Iannacone |
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I have owned and operated my lawn spraying business in Eastern Idaho for over 17 years, gaining valuable insights into local business operations and customer service. I graduated from George Washington University and have lived in Pocatello/Inkom for 44 years. I am a married father of 3 grown children and now have my first grandchild (I guess that means I have finally reached full maturity). For nearly 30 years, I've served on Connections Credit Union's Supervisory and Asset/Liability Management Committees, where I've honed my financial expertise and commitment to responsible management. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute further to the Credit Union by serving on the Board. |