Matt Monge to Lead Culture & Brand Session at CUGI 2026

Announcement featuring Matt Monge as Peer-to-Peer Moderator at the CU Growth & Innovation Summit

CUGI is pleased to announce that Matt Monge, Chief Experience Officer at Missouri Central Credit Union, will serve as a Peer-to-Peer Moderator at the 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit, taking place February 9–11 in Oak Brook, IL.

A well-respected thought leader in culture, branding, and transformation, Matt brings nearly two decades of executive-level experience to the table. His leadership journey has earned accolades such as the Credit Union Times Trailblazer 40 Below, and his teams have received top branding honors from CUES, CUNA, and MAC. Matt’s thought leadership has been featured in CU Insight, Training Magazine’s Top 125, and Global Workforce Transformation. He’s also been cited by Inc.com and Business Insider for branding expertise. With a Master’s in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University and a background that includes coaching and consulting, Matt is uniquely positioned to lead this important dialogue.

About Matt’s Session:
Peer-to-Peer: Culture and Brand as Growth Engines: Reclaiming the Credit Union Difference

In this dynamic, conversation-first session, Matt will lead an open dialogue exploring how aligning culture, employee experience, and brand strategy can drive sustainable growth and build lasting member loyalty. Attendees will walk away with insights and inspiration from real-world examples of credit unions transforming purpose into performance.

Registration is now open for the 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit, February 9–11 in Oak Brook, IL. Space is limited—Join the conversation that’s reshaping the credit union movement.

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