As the Protégé Competition kicks off a new program year this July, meet the emerging leaders who will compete to become our 2027 Protégé Competition finalists. Follow their leadership journey as they develop new skills and prepare for the finals at LAUNCH 2027.
Congratulations to 2026 champion Ashley McDaniel, First Runner-up Keri Fain, and Second Runner-up finalists Savannah Rodriguez and Kelly Tyson for an outstanding competition. Explore “News & Media” for archived photos, videos and highlights from the 2026 finals to relive this year’s event.
“Competing in Protégé has been one of the best decisions I’ve made for my career. It opened doors I never expected. I’ve gained mentors and friends, and had opportunities to represent the credit union movement in ways I never imagined.”