Leadership Summit

April 21, 2026 | AC Hotel, Nashville TN

Leadership Summit 2026

In a financial landscape that changes by the day, reactive leadership isn’t enough. The 2026 Leadership Summit is designed exclusively for CEOs, C-Suite executives, and management professionals who are ready to drive the industry forward.

Don’t miss this opportunity for to meet with Tennessee and Mississippi credit union leaders to collaborate on the priorities that matter most to your credit union. Join us to refine your vision, empower your team, and strengthen the regional credit union system.

Event Highlights

  • Gain fresh perspectives from industry thought leaders. 

  • Experience unique networking opportunities designed to break down barriers and foster genuine peer-to-peer dialogue.

Who Should Attend

  • Chief Executive Officers

  • C-Suite Executives

  • Senior Management Teams

  • Future Leaders

This event follows the Boots & Bowties Charity Gala the evening before at the Grand Ole Opry. 

April 20, 2026

Schedule – All times CST

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

9:30 – 10:00 am

Registration

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Sessions

12:00 – 1:00 pm

Lunch

1:00 – 3:30 pm

Sessions

Sessions

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Scott Simpson

Scott Simpson

President/CEO America’s Credit Unions

America’s Credit Unions President/CEO Scott Simpson will discuss his leadership journey, provide an industry update, and share how capturing and amplifying the credit union story is essential to the future of cooperative finance. This includes the latest from Washington, D.C., heading into this year’s mid-terms and time for Q&A.
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Andy Janning

Andy Janning

Nationally Recognized Speaker – Author

Happily Ever After: How to Tell Great Stories

Credit unions have believed in storytelling for years. We talk about it at conferences, train on it, and invest real money in it.
The problem? Too many credit unions still describe themselves as the “best-kept secret” in financial services.

Why?

After analyzing more than 1,500 credit union stories across institutions of all sizes, Andy Janning discovered a pattern that explains the gap between believing in storytelling and actually differentiating with it.
Andy will challenge common assumptions about what we call a “story” and offer practical ways to think about narrative that teams can apply immediately.

You’ll learn:

  • The two words that transform stories from good to unforgettable
  • The superhero-shaped problem that quietly keeps credit unions invisible
  • The four kinds of stories members instinctively lean toward
  • How to grow great stories inside your organization, not just outsource them
  • The psychological blind spot that weakens even well-intentioned narratives
  • What Mother Nature, South Park, and bad Halloween costumes can teach us about structure and stakes

This session will show you exactly what makes a story actually function as a story, and how to build that discipline into everyday communications, not just flagship campaigns.

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Fred Robinson

Fred Robinson

President/CEO Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association

 

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Linda Nedelcoff

Linda Nedelcoff

Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources & Strategy Officer

Linda Nedelcoff is the executive vice president, chief human resources and strategy officer at TruStage™. In this role, she is responsible for leading the company’s corporate strategy; corporate communications; marketplace intelligence; human resources; learning & development; diversity, equity and inclusion; and community relations.

Nedelcoff joined the company in 2011. She has been an instrumental partner and served as a key leader within human resources. She is also a management representative with the human resources and compensation committee of the board of directors.

Prior to joining the company, Nedelcoff held positions at Deere & Company and Deloitte & Touché, LLP. She has many years of experience in the areas of human resources and human resources leadership, where she has held a variety of positions.
These experiences included responsibilities for corporate and division human resources, strategic planning, talent management and performance development. While working for Deloitte & Touché, LLP, Nedelcoff served clients primarily in the service, financial, not-for-profit and manufacturing industries.

Nedelcoff graduated from St. Ambrose University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. She is also a national member of the Society for Human Resources and holds a certification in strategic human resources professionals.

An active member of the community, Nedelcoff serves on the Board of Directors at the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, as well as the YMCA of Dane County. She also serves as chair of the Executive Board for Clean Lakes Alliance. Further, Nedelcoff dedicates her time and resources in support of cancer research, funding and advocacy through organizations and direct work with the Carbone Cancer Center in Madison, Wisconsin. She is also a co-founder of the Oregon Community Closet, an organization designed to develop a community to serve the needs of families in the area outside of Madison.

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Mayra Ayotte Senior Director Visa Product

The Future of Payments

 

Three hotels, one building

AC Hotels

Residence Inn

SpringHill Suites

AC Hotel Downtown Nashville – Room Block is currently sold out. However, this hotel is part of a unique tri-brand location for Marriott. The Residence Inn and SpringHill Suites are both located in the same building and share amenities. Rooms may be available at one of the other on-site hotels, Residence Inn and SpringHill Suites.

We welcome credit union leaders, employees, and volunteer leaders associated with the Mississippi and/or Tennessee League or their respective leagues to participate in this informative, educational event.
 
Vendors
If you are a credit union services vendor or third party interested in event participation opportunities, please contact our Events Team at events@yourleague.org for more information.
 
Accommodations
We aim to make this conference enjoyable for all attendees. Please inform our Events Team if you need any accommodations, such as dietary restrictions, mobility assistance, or wheelchair access.
 
Cancellations
We hope you can attend, but understand if plans change. If you need to cancel, please let us know more than fourteen (14) days before the event start date to receive a full refund less a $100 administrative fee. If you cancel within fourteen (14) days or less of the event, unfortunately, we cannot issue a refund as our banquet order has already been paid for. However, if you are unable to attend, you are welcome to send someone else in your place without incurring any additional fees.
 
Please get in touch with our Events Team at events@yourleague.org with any questions! We look forward to seeing you at the event.

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