WCMS Alumni Frogcast

About WCMS Alumni Frogcast

Western CUNA Management School (WCMS) is a 3 year educational/training program created to give credit union leaders a deep dive into the purpose and mission of operating a cooperative business model. The Frogcast was created to continue our unique WCMS education, to deepen our connection to the school, each other, and the credit union industry, and maybe spark a memory or two from our time on campus at Pomona College. In this podcast we interview the faculty and alumni of the school on the challenges and opportunities we face. Come along as we jump into a conversation of head and heart!

Publisher

WCMSAA

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Apr 2021

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

67 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Oct 2026

   Episode 63 - Alen Torosyan (October 2026)

   Alen Torosyan, President and CEO of Parishioners Federal Credit Union, joins us to share his perspective of small credit unions and their sustainability. While many in the industry see a limited horizon for the smallest CU’s, including Alen at one point in his career, he has made a 180 since taking the reins at PFCU. Comparing a small CU to a speedboat who can pivot and implement change quickly, he argues that they have an advantage over the big tankers of the industry. Alen goes on to share how PFCU builds relevancy and real relationships by providing personalized experiences and support to meet the needs of his Catholic membership base. A staunch advocate of WCMS and investing in your people, Alen wraps things up by pledging a scholarship to send another small CU’s employee to the school! Interviewers: Bebe Souvannavong and Nate Burns Producers: Ryan Kane and Steve Schmidle Supporting cast: Robert York, Shonna Shearson, Jeff Morris, James Wileman, and Ryan Olsen

2. 

   2 Sept 2026

   Episode 62 - Matt Boness (September 2026)

   Matt Boness, Employee Engagement Specialist at Nusenda CU in Albuquerque NM, joins us today to share Nusenda's approach to building culture, engagement, and belonging within their team. The CU just won the USA Today Top Workplace award for the 14th year in a row, so they've got some cred on this topic. They use a multifaceted approach to culture creation, from onboarding to communication and events, benefits, and development resources - all aimed at making their employees feel valued and heard. Matt shares a few examples of this strategy in action, including ERG's (Employee Resource Groups). While these efforts are focused on their employees, the member and community are the ultimate benefactors of the culture. Listen in and learn how Nusenda builds member engagement from the inside-out! Interviewers: Nate Burns and Shonna Shearson Producers: Ryan Kane and Steve Schmidle Supporting Cast: Robert York, Jeff Morris, James Wileman, and Ryan Olsen.

3. 

   17 Aug 2026

   Episode 61 - Shawna Acera (August 2026)

   Host Shonna Shearson and Elise Schexnayder interview Shawna Acera, Process Excellence Manager at Frontwave CU, about her approach to driving continuous improvement through lean six sigma and Scrum master methodologies.

Who has been a guest on WCMS Alumni Frogcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Shawna Acera
• Chad Shane
• Ryan Cash
• George San Martin
• Bonnie Clapp

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 36 / 100

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Quality

43

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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