Meet the Candidates
We asked our Candidates:
“Please state any qualifications you possess that will be of benefit to the Board of Directors in administering the affairs of this credit union" and "Please explain why you would like to be a Serve Credit Union board member".
David Beck
“I served on the USDA Employee's Credit Union board in 2006, 2007, 2008, when I resigned from the board upon transferring out of the Des Moines area. I have experience in managing large budgets and managing a small business. I joined the USDA Employee's Credit Union in 1979 and have been a continuous member of the successor CU's since then.”
ADDITIONAL BIO:
Occupation: Retired USDA-NRCS, Self Employed as a consultant with Clarke County Reservoir Commission
Education: BS Wildlife Biology from Kansas State University, MPA Public Management from University of South Dakota
Organizations: Kansas State University Alumni Association, Soil and Water Conservation Society Member
Nick Brockman - Incumbent
“I have focused my professional efforts on being an effective leader who evaluates every situation carefully and works toward the best possible outcome based on the information available. I excel at gathering facts, assessing risks, and making informed decisions, which has strengthened my leadership abilities throughout my career. I am committed to ethical conduct, thoughtful analysis, and collaboration—all qualities that support effective oversight. I continue to learn more about the operations of the credit union and contribute actively as a board member. My goal is to bring my leadership experience, decision‑making skills, and dedication to service to the board to help support the credit union’s mission and long‑term success. I feel that I have a vested interest in the credit union, having been a member for over 25 years. I consider myself a forward thinker who is always looking for new ideas and technologies that can help the credit union continue to grow and remain competitive. I would be honored to continue to represent the members of Serve Credit Union by serving on the board and keeping an active role in the organization’s future. I want to continue to contribute my experience, perspective, and commitment to helping support the continued growth and long‑term success of the credit union.”
ADDITIONAL BIO:
Occupation: Public Safety Communications Manager with Polk County
Education: B.S. Business Administration from Waldorf University, A.S. Criminal Justice from DMACC
Organizations: Polk County 911 Service Board, Metropolitan Incident Command Radio Network, Iowa Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials, Iowa National Emergency Number Association
Jason Haigh - Incumbent
“I have a strong background in financial literacy, investment experience, and detailed knowledge of the credit union industry and in particular, Serve Credit Union. After being a member of a credit union for nearly 50 years, I still appreciate the idea that it is member-owned. Being part of the board gets me a seat at the table to be able to represent those members and to help shape Serve in a way that benefits our stakeholders.”
ADDITIONAL BIO:
Occupation: Asset Management with Principal Financial Group
Education: BA in Economics and Finance from the University of Northern Iowa
Voting
Voting will begin on Tuesday, 3/24 through Tuesday, 4/14.
You will need your Member Number and Last 4 Digits of your Social Security Number to vote.
Eligible to vote:
16 years old
Member in good standing
A membership shall have one vote regardless of the number of shares held by the member
Voting will also be available in person at the Annual Meeting.
95th Annual Meeting
Join us on Thursday, April 16
The Shop DSM Event Center - 901 Cherry Street, Des Moines
Doors open at 4:30 pm for a light meal and drinks
Business Meeting begins at 5:00 pm
Be sure to stay for cake and cash prizes! See you there!
Parking -
Free parking in the large City lot diagonal from The Shop at 9th and Cherry (across the street from West End Architectural Salvage)
Metered street parking is also available