Commission Members

The Credit Union Commission is responsible for overseeing the activities of the Credit Union Department and serves as the primary point of accountability for ensuring that state credit unions function as a system.  The nine-member Commission derives its authority from Chapter 15 of the Texas Finance Code.

The Commission is a board of private citizens appointed by and responsible to the Governor of Texas.  Four members of the Commission must be individuals who serve as a director, officer or committee member of a Texas state credit union or a federal credit union with a principal office in Texas. The remaining five members of the Commission are representatives from the general public. Each member of the Commission must be a resident of a different state senatorial district. Commission members and their spouses may not  be employed by, participate in the management of, or have a financial interest in a financial institution or related trade association.
You may reach the Credit Union Commission members at the Credit Union Department’s mailing address.

Chair

James L. “Jim” Minge
Public Member

Beckie Stockstill Cobb
Public Member

Elizabeth L. “Liz” Bayless
Credit Union Industry Member

Kay Rankin-Swan
Public Member

Karyn C. Brownlee
Credit Union Industry Member

David F. Shurtz
Credit Union Industry Member

David Bleazard
Picture Commission Member Becky Ames
Public Member

Becky Ames
Picture Commission Member Cody Huggins
Public Member

Cody Huggins
Chair

James L. “Jim” Minge

Mr. Minge is President and CEO of Texas Trust Credit Union. He is a member of the Texas State Society of Public Accountants and the Fort Worth Chapter of the Texas State Society of Public Accountants.

Public Member

Beckie Stockstill Cobb

Mrs. Stockstill opened Stockstill & Associates in January, 1999 with over 20 years of banking experience, FINRA 6 and 63 securities registrations. She is an active member of the Houston Association of Health Underwriters, NAIFA, NAHU and TAHU. Credentialed as a Small Business Consultant, Chartered Benefit Consultant, as well as in Senior Benefits.

Public Member

Elizabeth L. “Liz” Bayless

Mrs. Bayless of Austin is retired as the executive vice president of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. She is a volunteer for Foundation Communities and a former volunteer for Austin Habitat for Humanity and Capital Area Food Bank. Additionally, she is a former member of the Texas Mortgage Bankers Association.

Credit Union Industry Member

Kay Rankin-Swan

Mrs. Rankin-Swan is the President and CEO of Ward County Credit Union. She is a member of the Monahans Chamber of Commerce and treasurer and member of the Monahans Lions Club.

Public Member

Karyn C. Brownlee

Mrs. Brownlee is a leadership communications consultant and former school principal in the Coppell ISD. As a member of the Texas Elementary Principals & Supervisors Association, she was a conference presenter and leadership academy graduate.

Credit Union Industry Member

David F. Shurtz

Mr. Shurtz is the Chief Risk Officer and General Counsel of EECU in Fort Worth, Texas. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas and a volunteer for Junior Achievement, Cook Children’s Radiothan, and Tarrant County Meals on Wheels.

Credit Union Industry Member

David Bleazard

Mr. Bleazard is President and CEO of First Service Credit Union. He is the Chairman of ECU Technology and the Chairman of the You First Foundation. Bleazard received a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting from Brigham Young University and is an honor graduate from Southwest CUNA Management School.

Public Member

Becky Ames

Mrs. Ames of Beaumont is Vice President-Strategic Alliances with Griffith Moseley Johnson & Associates. She brings almost three decades of public sector experience and four decades of private sector experience serving simultaneously. Public sector experience includes seven terms as Mayor and seven terms as a Councilmember-at-Large for Beaumont. Private sector experience includes executive positions in healthcare, assisted living and hospitality industries. She has served on numerous boards and is currently serving on the board of the 100 Club of Southeast Texas and the Economic Development Board at the Greater Beamont Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Ames, whose term will expire on February 15, 2029, replaces Sherri B. Merket of Midland whose term has expired.

Public Member

Cody Huggins

Cody Huggins of Georgetown is a Principal at Scout Ventures. Previously, he managed a venture studio focused on InsureTech, FinTech, and PropTech. Prior to that, he was the Treasurer of FTC Solar, where he co-led their $258 million initial public offering. He has served as a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, Special Olympics, Veterati, and for Honor Flight Austin. He received a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the United States Military Academy at West Point and served six years as an infantry officer, with his last assignment as a ranger instructor. Mr. Huggins, whose term will expire on February 15, 2027, replaces Yusuf E. Farran of El Paso who resigned.

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