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Summit Credit Union Business Development Specialist Honored As “40 Under 40” Leader

March 16, 2017 MADISON, Wis.— Christian Albouras, business development specialist at Summit Credit Union, has been named a “40 Under 40” business professional by In Business Magazine, a Wisconsin-based publication.Albouras, 30, who earned his master’s degree in business in 2014 and his Credit Union Business Development Professional certification in 2015, was honored for both his Summit Credit Union career accomplishments and his extensive volunteer leadership. Albouras is a member of the CUNA Marketing and Business Development Council and plays a key role in building Summit’s CUatWork workplace financial education program. The magazine’s March issue described Albouras as pleased to make his mother, a single mom, proud when he received his graduate degree at commencement. Only two percent of Latino males earn graduate degrees, the magazine said.Albouras has been a role model and leader in the Latino and greater Madison community. He serves on mayor and county executive appointed committees, including as co-chair of a Madison Police Department committee that works to enhance community and police relationships.“Summit Credit Union is proud of Christian’s many accomplishments,” said Chris Schell, Summit’s senior vice president. “He is recognized as a strong leader at the Latino Consortium for Action, the League of United Latin American Citizens, the Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission and more.”In addition to being featured in In Business Magazine as a “40 Under 40” leader, Albouras will be honored at a community celebration. You might also be interested in Summit Credit Union named Top Workplace in Madison, Milwaukee, and U.S., recognized for strong culture, engagement, and employee benefits... Summit Credit Union helps Wisconsin families achieve homeownership with up to $10K in down payment assistance... Summit Credit Union’s President and CEO Kim Sponem was recently featured on the Women of Community Banking podcast... Summit welcomed thousands of members and their families to Warner Park for its annual Summit Fest, blending its official Annual Meeting of the Membership... Summit Credit Union names Mike McCoy Chief Commercial Officer to advance commercial banking and support Wisconsin businesses... With $87 million in member benefits, Summit Credit Union remains the nation’s #1 credit union for Return of the Member... Summit Credit Union partners with LOVB Madison Volleyball to empower women athletes and advance equity in sports and finance... Kim Sponem calls for equitable pay practices, warning that lifetime pay gaps leave women at greater risk of retirement insecurity... Summit Credit Union earns the #1 national Return of the Member ranking again, highlighting its strong member value and financial impact...