Staff & Leadership
A team dedicated to helping our member's advance
Ohio Credit Union League Executive Team
Paul Mercer
PresidentPaul oversees the operations of the League and its affiliates, driving organizational success that helps propel the Ohio Movement forward.
Laura Auxter
Chief Revenue OfficerLaura leads the development and promotion of member services and business solutions, building Ohio Movement strength and success.
Emily Leite
Chief Advocacy OfficerEmily leads the voice of Ohio credit unions through relentless government and public advocacy to protect and advance the Ohio Movement.
Ohio Credit Union League Staff
Our team of experts is here to lead the way for credit unions across Ohio. We serve as the voice for our members, both locally and nationally, and ensure that they have the tools and resources necessary to best serve their communities.
Sean Brown
VP, Government Affairs and General CounselSean serves as counsel for the League & Affiliates and influences advocacy outcomes to help credit unions better serve their members.
Kim Connor
VP, Member ExperienceKim leads the development of exceptional experiences, optimizing membership ROI and driving loyalty through programming and initiatives.
Morgan Hoy
Brand ManagerMorgan elevates awareness by creating engaging content and executing its strategic distribution.
Matt Keyes
Director, Communications and MarketingMatt leads communications and marketing efforts to help Ohio credit unions better tell their stories.
Katie Matney
Director, DevelopmentKatie secures alternative funding sources and oversees all fundraising activities for the Ohio Credit Union Foundation.
Hannah Ross
Advocacy ManagerHannah supports all advocacy functions to strengthen the voice and influence of Ohio credit unions.
Melanie Shaner
Director, Member SuccessMelanie enhances the member experience with personalized outreach and high-quality collaboration opportunities.
Sam Smith
Director, Government AffairsSam leads government engagement strategies to further empower Ohio financial cooperatives through advocacy.
Heather Winner
Senior Program ManagerHeather creates and implements training programs to drive industry knowledge and company growth.
Leading us towards success
Our leadership team draws directly from our members – Ohio’s credit unions. As leaders who understand what our members need, they drive the strategic direction of the League to help credit unions across the state grow and achieve their goals.
Get in touch with us
We would love to hear from you. Reach out with any questions, comments, and assistance we can provide.
