The 2025 Annual Meeting of the Membership of First Education Federal Credit Union will be held on March 19, 2025 at Laramie County Community College in the ANB Bank Leadership Center located in the Clay Pathfinder Building with the business meeting starting at 5:30pm. Attendance is free for members, but you must register for the meal and to be eligible for prizes. Call 307-432-7400, send an email to ms@firstedfcu.com, or stop by our office to register. Contact the Credit Union by March 13, 2024 to register.
Board of Directors Election
First Education employs a structured election process involving a Nominating Committee and member petitions, culminating in a mail ballot for director elections. The Board Chair appoints the Nominating Committee, which identifies expiring terms, evaluates potential candidates, and nominates qualified individuals for these positions. The committee also recommends candidates to fill other Board vacancies. Please note, nominations from the floor will not be accepted during the Annual Meeting. However, members not selected by the committee may petition to be included on the ballot. If the number of nominees equals the number of open positions, ballots will not be mailed.
Nominating Committee
At the October 2024 Board meeting, Dan Sawyer, Bruce Curl, and Matt Hager were appointed to the Nominating Committee. After thorough consideration, the committee has nominated Liz Luce and Rudy Flores for re-election. Additionally, they have recommended Dan Pauli to complete the remainder of Jeff Nieters’s term, following Jeff’s resignation earlier this year for personal reasons. These nominations have been duly filed with the Board Secretary and reported to the Board of Directors. Information on the nominees is provided below.
Petition Process
Members not nominated by the committee who wish to be included on the ballot may submit a nomination petition. Petitions are available at the Credit Union and must be received no later than noon on Friday, February 7, 2025. Each petition must include the names and signatures of at least 57 credit union members over the age of sixteen. Nominees must also provide a statement of qualifications, biographical data, and a declaration of willingness to serve. For petitions and further information on the process, please contact Jim Yates at the Credit Union.
Deliver petitions and accompanying documents to:
First Education Federal Credit Union
ATTN: Jim Yates
120 West Carlson St.
Cheyenne, WY 82009
If you have any questions or are interested in serving on the board or another committee, please contact Jim Yates at jyates@firstedfcu.com or 307-432-7400.
Information on the Candidates
Liz Luce
Liz has resided in Cheyenne since 1984 and has owned Rocky Mountain Capital Agency since 1994. She served on the Board of St. Joseph’s Tri-Parish Federal Credit Union at the time of its merger with First Education in 2001 and has continued her board service since then. In 2011, Liz was honored as Wyoming Volunteer of the Year by the Mountain West Credit Union Association and has held the position of Board Chair for several years. Her community involvement includes serving on boards such as Cheyenne Little Theatre, COMEA, and Cheyenne Housing & Community Development. She is also an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Liz and her husband, Greg, have two sons and several cherished grandchildren.
Rudy Flores
Rudy began his association with First Education FCU as a teller from 2009 to 2015 during his high school and college years. Before joining the board, he chaired the Supervisory Committee, serving as a member since 2017. Currently, Rudy is employed by HF Sinclair Corporation as a cost accountant for the Cheyenne renewable diesel plant and serves as a director for Holy Trinity’s Youth Education Trust. He and his wife of eight years, Amelia, have two sons.
Daniel Pauli
A Cheyenne native, Daniel graduated from East High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management and Business Administration from Doane College, followed by a Master of Business Administration from Chadron State College (Delta Mu Delta). Returning to Cheyenne, Daniel has accumulated 22 years of sales experience, starting in insurance and financial services. He is currently the Regional Sales Manager for Voestalpine Nortrak and holds an Executive Certificate in Negotiation. Married to Jaclyn since 2002, they have two children.
For any questions or further information, please contact Jim Yates at jyates@firstedfcu.com
or 307-432-7400
