Mark Seale
Cornerstone League
A sixth-generation Texan originally from Plano, Mark Seale has been involved in politics and government since 1989. His family has a long history in Texas, having been farmers and ranchers in the Panhandle and South Texas Plains for many generations.
His public service includes experience on staff in the Texas Senate and House, as deputy director of a major state agency, as a director on statewide campaigns, and as a redistricting consultant. In the private sector, Mark has worked as a corporate lobbyist and public affairs consultant for a diverse range of clients. He joined the Cornerstone League as Senior Vice President of Advocacy in May of 2025.
Mark and his wife, Laura, live in Austin. Mark is a proud member of the University of Texas Longhorn Alumni Band.
Politics on the Rocks
Cornerstone League
A sixth-generation Texan originally from Plano, Mark Seale has been involved in politics and government since 1989. His family has a long history in Texas, having been farmers and ranchers in the Panhandle and South Texas Plains for many generations.
His public service includes experience on staff in the Texas Senate and House, as deputy director of a major state agency, as a director on statewide campaigns, and as a redistricting consultant. In the private sector, Mark has worked as a corporate lobbyist and public affairs consultant for a diverse range of clients. He joined the Cornerstone League as Senior Vice President of Advocacy in May of 2025.
Mark and his wife, Laura, live in Austin. Mark is a proud member of the University of Texas Longhorn Alumni Band.
Politics on the Rocks
Cale Beam
Cornerstone League
Cale Beam has represented credit unions in the Kansas Statehouse since January 2025. He previously served as Chief of Staff to the Kansas House Majority Leader and as Legislative Director for the Kansas House Speaker. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Legislative Assistant for Congressman Tracey Mann, covering domestic policy issues. Cale is a graduate of Washburn University.
Politics on the Rocks
Cornerstone League
Cale Beam has represented credit unions in the Kansas Statehouse since January 2025. He previously served as Chief of Staff to the Kansas House Majority Leader and as Legislative Director for the Kansas House Speaker. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Legislative Assistant for Congressman Tracey Mann, covering domestic policy issues. Cale is a graduate of Washburn University.
Politics on the Rocks
James Akin
America's Credit Unions
Head of Regulatory Advocacy
NCUA Deregulation and Federal Regulatory Update
Sarah Bowman
Cornerstone League
VP, Small CU Support
Committee Challenge
Shop Talk Discussions: Credit Unions Under $100 million
Sedric Brinson
America's Credit Unions
Director of League Engagement and Industry Partners
The Discovery of Your WHY
Bill Fournet
The Persimmon Group
Founder & CEO
Building Agile Credit Unions: Leading Teams That Can Pivot with Purpose
Alexa Graham
Mazuma Credit Union
Digital Services Leader
Committee Challenge
Micro-Session - Human First, Results Follow
Micro-Session - Human First, Results Follow
Oscar Guzman
WOCCU
Regional Director
Enhancing the Cross-Border Payment Member Experience Through Credit Unions
Christine Harris
Origence
Lender Solutions Sr. Director
Micro-Session - Catalyst for Change: New Auto Lending Playbook
Micro-Session - Catalyst for Change: New Auto Lending Playbook
Tim Loveless
Cornerstone League
Senior Relationship Manager
Shop Talk Discussions: Credit Unions $100-$300 million
Todd Mazurek
Visa, inc.
Senior Director, Community Solutions
Enhancing the Cross-Border Payment Member Experience Through Credit Unions
