Welcome Reception
Join us as we kick off the Advocacy on Track event with an exclusive reception at Angel’s Envy on Thursday, June 5. Connect with fellow industry leaders while enjoying world-class bourbon in a unique and intimate setting. Don’t miss this opportunity to network and set the stage for an impactful event!
Thursday, June 5, 6:00 p.m.
500 E. Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Thank you to our Reception Sponsors:
Advocacy on Track Event
Guaranteed to be a day of thought-provoking discussion with fellow Credit Union leaders and industry keynote speakers, followed by prime access to viewing the races from the private Finish Line Balcony at Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby.
This event is presented free of charge to staff and volunteers of all League Member Credit Unions with special thanks to all our sponsors.
Friday, June 6, 2025
Churchill Downs Trophy Room & Finish Line Balcony
700 Central Ave. Louisville, KY, 40208
Agenda
Times are on Eastern Time.
8:20 a.m. – Doors Open
9:00 a.m. – Fraud & Interchange Reform Panel
10:00 a.m. – Speaker
11:00 a.m. – Speaker
11:45 a.m. – Lunch
12:45 p.m. – Commencement of Horse Racing & Networking Reception
Lunch Sponsor
Racing Sponsor
Bar Sponsor
Guest Speakers/Panelists
Fraud & Interchange Reform Panel: 2 Threats to Credit Card Programs
Hear from Leaders on the forefront of the most pressing threats to your Credit Card programs, Fraud & Interchange Reform. Join this group as they explore the evolving landscape of credit card fraud and the ongoing legislative debate around credit card interchange reform. Panelists will examine how fraud prevention efforts intersect with proposed changes in Congress that could reshape the cost and security of electronic payments. Attendees will gain insights into the law enforcement challenges, industry innovations, and policy implications shaping the future of consumer and merchant protection.
Panel Guests Include:
- Director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
- Electronic Payments Coalition Leadership
- VISA Fraud/Payments Expert
- Moderated by Sarah Waters (Tennessee Chief of Advocacy)
Discussion on the Tactics & Strategies used in the ongoing Don’t Tax My Credit Union Campaign
In this session, we’ll dive into the ongoing “Don’t Tax My Credit Union” campaign and what it means for the future of our movement. You’ll hear how credit unions regionwide are rising to the challenge through strategic, grassroots advocacy, while staying true to our non-partisan mission.
Featuring:
- Jim Kasch, KCU League President
- Fred Robinson, TCUL League President
- Emily Leiti, OCUL Chief Advocacy Officer
- Moderated by Teresa Mason (ASI CEO)
Federal Advocacy Update & Discussion
Featuring:
- Ryan Donovan (President & CEO of the Council of Federal Home Loan Banks)
- Greg Mesack (Senior Vice President, Advocacy at America’s Credit Unions)
- Moderated by Kyle Hagerty (KCU SVP & Chief Advocacy Officer)