Karen Hart, CAE, CUDE started her career with credit unions in June 1979 with the Texas Credit Union League now Cornerstone Credit Union League. She has spent the last 40 years serving credit unions in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and New Mexico in many different capacities.

Karen is currently the Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer for the Cornerstone Credit Union League and CU Resources, Inc. These responsibilities include the day to day management of the Trade Association activities including, Experience & Events, Asset Liability Management, CU Development, Foundation, Field Staff, Small CU Development, Accounting, Technology, Board Governance, Legal and Research.

Karen served on the Board of Directors for Metroplex Credit Union for over 10 years. She held positions of Secretary/Treasurer, Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Board. Karen currently serves as the Chairman of the Board as well as the supervisory audit committee and Board of Directors for Resource One CU.