EXECUTIVE TEAM
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JOHN LANDIS
Founder and Chairman -
THERESA BENAVIDEZ
CEO -
ROB LANDIS
President -
JEFF DENT
Chief Innovation Officer -
TIM MARON
Chief Revenue Officer -
LORI PAIGE
Chief Operating Officer -
NATHAN NOUSKAJIAN
Chief Legal Officer -
DAWN SIRRAS
Chief Technology Officer
JOHN LANDIS
Founder and Chairman
John Landis has more than 40 years of credit union software development experience as the principal architect, including Keystone, of three major credit union data processing platforms—one introduced in the late 1970s, another in the mid-1980s. All are still being sold today. To many, John is an industry icon. John’s commitment to investing his vast experience and talent in his third system, KeyStone, is great news for credit unions.
“The technology needs of credit unions have changed dramatically,” he says. “I wanted to craft a brand-new product for our industry using that technology. It was an irresistible challenge.”
THERESA BENAVIDEZ
CEO
Theresa Benavidez has spent her entire career working directly with clients in the credit union industry. Her primary focus has always been in the areas of client service and product deployment to ensure the success of conversions, system upgrades, and client support. Beyond her experience, what sets Theresa apart is her ability to do so with an ever-present cheerfulness, flexibility, and determination to get the job done right.
“Supporting our clients will always be our highest priority because they depend on us to be there for them as well as for their members,” she says. “As we deliver quality software solutions, our actions must constantly reinforce the value we place on our client relationships.”
ROB LANDIS
President
Rob has dedicated his career to providing an exceptional experience to Corelation’s clients. Early on, Rob pursued that goal through a variety of roles on the company’s front lines, collaborating with our early adopters on training, business analysis, project management, support, and many other capacities. That experience instilled a passion for service and client advocacy in Rob that he brought to bear in his evolving role in senior leadership. Now serving as President, Rob is committed to driving Corelation toward its bright future in the credit union industry without ever compromising the values that have gotten us to this point.
“I am deeply honored to lead such a talented team,” he says. “Working together with my fellow Corelatives to serve our clients has been such a rewarding experience, and I am ardent in my desire to help this company, our staff, and our clients reach their greatest potential.”
JEFF DENT
Chief Innovation Officer
Jeff Dent is a technology veteran with almost two decades of experience in credit union software development. He gained extensive experience enhancing credit union cores by designing custom solutions and user interfaces for credit unions nationwide. Jeff uses his intricate knowledge of leading technology trends, software development, and security to guide the company’s overall technological direction as well as manage the day-to-day software development.
“My goal is to look beyond today’s challenges to how we can align ourselves with where technology is heading. That way, we will position our clients to continue be competitive with evolving technology changes and ensure KeyStone continues to be an industry leader.”
TIM MARON
Chief Revenue Officer
Tim Maron has worked in the credit union industry since the late 1980s. His experience in Project Management as well as Account Management gave him opportunities to work with a diverse group of clients, building many long-term relationships in the process. Tim’s role at Corelation is focused on serving as the strategic consultant and advocate for our valued clients, all while broadening and deepening relationships across our client base.
“Everything we do must revolve around one key question: How can my company contribute to your success? We see ourselves serving as consultants to our clients, helping them identify the technologies that can help them reach their goals.”
LORI PAIGE
Chief Operating Officer
Lori brings over 25 years of system implementation and operations management to Corelation along with 10 years of executive leadership experience in the IT industry. Lori is passionate about building trust to strengthen client relationships and strives to maintain a culture of collaboration.
“I’m proud to work for a company that not only provides an exceptional product but has such a focus on going above and beyond for their clients to help them achieve their goals. The team here at Corelation is one-of-a-kind and the culture is unmatched. We focus on creating a sense of community with our clients and are fortunate to have some of the most experienced employees in the industry as members of our family.”
NATHAN NOUSKAJIAN
Chief Legal Officer
Nathan Nouskajian serves as our Chief Legal Officer bringing with him years of experience providing legal counsel to businesses in the technology and software industries. Prior to joining Corelation, Nathan practiced law at Cooley LLP where he served as Special Counsel representing both public and privately-held companies in general corporate matters as well as a wide range of transactions.
“As Chief Legal Officer I enjoy utilizing my experience to support Corelation’s mission to develop and provide clients with industry leading technology and unmatched client service.”
DAWN SIRRAS
Chief Technology Officer
As Chief Technology Officer, Dawn brings over 20 years of experience in the credit union industry. She has applied her talent across a myriad of roles, including Chief Technology Officer, Chief Experience Officer, Head of Product Development, SVP of Fintech Partnerships, and Principal Consultant. Dawn has led core processing system conversions, application development teams, industry collaboration groups, and corporate strategic planning initiatives for both wholesale and retail financial institutions, as well as emerging software companies.
“What really resonates with me about Corelation is the philosophy on partnering with our clients. Ensuring the voice of the client is a primary driver in the product development process is key to delivering solutions that meet and anticipate market needs.”
SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM
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BRENT EVANS
Director of Software Services -
ASHLEY UPDIKE
Director of Project Management -
BRUCE BURKHARDT
Director of Client Relations -
CRISTAL KURTZ
Director of Human Resources -
JUSTIN MECKLENBORG
Director of Business Development -
ROGER SCULLION
Information Security Officer -
RON YESHULAS
Director of Vendor Relations -
EBEN MAAT
Director of Software Development -
MARGIE LANE
Controller -
MICHELE AGUAYO
Director of Conversion Services -
ROSIE BENNETT
Senior Manager, Education Services -
JUNY PRICE
Senior Manager, Cards & Integration Services -
RICK THOMPSON
Senior Manager, Core Development Services
BRENT EVANS
Director of Software Services
As the Director of Software Services, Brent Evans leads the process and service side of Corelation’s development team. He leverages his leadership development and process analysis experience to implement efficient processes to create high-quality, reliable products and services. Prior to joining Corelation, Brent served in leadership roles at Seattle Children’s Hospital after spending more than two decades at Watermark Credit Union in the Seattle area, where his results-driven big picture thinking and innovative solutions with their core processor led him to serve as the Senior Vice President Operations & Information Technology.
“Returning to the credit union industry, I knew I wanted to be involved with a quality product and quality people. Corelation’s company culture offers just that: a diverse group of talented people working toward the common goal of creating a quality product and exceptional service to our clients.”
ASHLEY UPDIKE
Director of Project Management
As the Director of Corelation’s Project Management Office, Ashley leads the project management teams that are responsible for the planning and execution of core conversions, special projects, and internal projects. Prior to joining Corelation, Ashley spent 6 years managing strategic initiatives and corporate projects, including successfully leading Centris Federal Credit Union’s core system RFP search and core conversion project with 30+ vendor integrations to Corelation’s KeyStone. Ashley has 20 years of leadership experience in the financial services industry, having served in roles including AVP Project Management, VP/Regional Manager, PMO Manager, and Project Manager. She has worked at credit unions and community banks, including Centris FCU, Security National Bank, Missouri Credit Union, and Boone County National Bank.
“I was thrilled to join Corelation. I knew back in 2016 from my early interactions with Corelation that the culture was unique and that one day I wanted to be part of the team.”
BRUCE BURKHARDT
Director of Client Relations
Bruce Burkhardt has spent his entire professional career in the software development industry and the last 18 plus years with credit union core processors. Behind his passion for service excellence, he directs and leads the day to day client service operations as well as the long-term strategic credit union partnerships.
“I’m very excited to be part of such a strong client-oriented organization that is laser-focused on partnering with credit unions. I’m thrilled to be contributing to the outstanding reputation Corelation has established in the credit union industry and to be part of a culture that is committed and dedicated to the success of our clients.”
CRISTAL KURTZ
Director of Human Resources
As the Director of Human Resources at Corelation, Inc., Cristal brings over 25 years of advanced Human Resources leadership to Corelation, Inc. including employee relations, labor law, policies and procedures, compensation, pension, payroll, benefits, performance, life cycle recruiting and onboarding, career development, succession planning, and compliance. Cristal’s extensive career has included leadership positions at high-growth national and international companies in a variety of industries, including non-profits, national news, e-forensics, software development start-ups, and wealth management, and private banking.
Cristal is known for “meeting you where you are in life and in career”, HR growth strategies, leading from behind to develop staff, approachability, and her calming presence and influence. “I am thrilled to be a part of a dynamic, respected, and cutting edge fintech company that places the utmost importance on client relations and employee relations.”
JUSTIN MECKLENBORG
Director of Business Development
Justin graduated from the University of San Diego and from there went on to work in computer programming, which in turn eventually transitioned him into the financial world of asset-backed lending. After working with investment banks and hedge funds in risk assessment and lending, he joined the Client Relations team with Corelation and is now the Director of Business Development.
“The transparent and client-centric approach that Corelation takes is one-of-a-kind. Their philosophy is as authentic as the results their software delivers and I am proud to be a part of the team.”
ROGER SCULLION
Information Security Officer
Roger Scullion is constantly seeking to stay ahead of the technological advancements affecting our industry, and most importantly to have a point of view on what risks come with those technologies. Previously having led professional services for a central credit union in Canada, Roger uses his background to advise on internal solutions that improve client service while not compromising security or the integrity of our role as a core software developer. Roger currently manages Corelation’s independent service auditor’s examination, including related sub-service organization controls and business continuity planning.
“I have tremendous respect for each of our unique credit union clients, implementing new technology and enabling software while balancing risk and other investments critical to their operations.”
RON YESHULAS
Director of Vendor Relations
As Director of Vendor Relations, Ron Yeshulas builds and maintains relationships with the vendor partners that provide services to our mutual clients. Ron works to expand the availability of vendors by identifying new partners that offer products and services that are beneficial for our clients. Ron has spent close to two decades in the credit union and core processing industry, having previously supervised internet and telephone banking implementation and support teams. He has also worked on projects ranging from small home banking projects to large mobile procurement projects for organizations with locations throughout the United States.
“My goal is to expand the Corelation vendor ecosystem to enable our clients to do more with their vendors,” says Ron. “Corelation has put together a great team of some of the best people in the industry and I’m glad to be a part of it!”
EBEN MAAT
Director of Software Development
MARGIE LANE
Controller
MICHELE AGUAYO
Director of Conversion Services
ROSIE BENNETT
Senior Manager, Education Services
JUNY PRICE
Senior Manager, Cards & Integration Services
