The Credit Union Legislative Action Council

The Credit Union Legislative Action Council (CULAC) is a vehicle through which a credit union advocate can actively participate in advancing the future of the credit union industry.

CULAC is the federal Political Action Committee for CUNA. CULAC's purpose, as defined in its Articles of Association, is to "provide the opportunity for individuals interested in the future of the credit union movement to contribute to the support of worthy candidates for federal office who believe, and have demonstrated their belief, in the principles to which the industry is dedicated."

CULAC accomplishes its mission by contributing to and supporting federal candidates and committees that support the Credit Union Movement. It is your continued support and involvement that provide us with the resources to elect credit union advocates to Congress.

2022 Connecticut CULAC Goal: $26,920
2022 Connecticut CULAC Actual:

CULAC Capitol Club
Each year, credit union employees who contribute $250 or more to support CULAC become part of the Capitol Club. This group has demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting credit union advocacy and the overall system. To learn more about how to support CULAC, contact Kelly Fuhlbrigge.

2022 CULAC Capitol Club

Name - Credit Union

2021 Connecticut CULAC Goal: $26,920
2021 Connecticut CULAC Actual: $17,844 (as of 12/14/21)

2021 CULAC Capitol Club

Andrew Klimkoski - Achieve Financial CU
Lisa Calabro - Achieve Financial CU
Matthew Yussman - Achieve Financial CU
Dean Marchessault - American Eagle Financial CU
Teresa Knox - American Eagle Financial CU
Christine Willey - American Eagle Financial CU
Nicholas Moalli – America’s First Network CU
Kathy Chartier - Members CU
Karen Viets - Metropolitan District Employees CU
Michael Augusti - Mutual Security CU
Henry Baum - Mutual Security CU
Larry Holderman - Mutual Security CU
Stephen Osowlecki – Mutual Security CU
Christopher Marone – New Haven County CU
Joanne Todd – Northeast Family FCU
John Holt – Nutmeg State Financial CU
P.J. Cimini - Nutmeg State Financial CU
Michael Hinchey - Retired President & CEO
Keith Wiemert - Seasons FCU
Vincent Ciambriello - Sikorsky Credit Union
Ken Ferrari - Sikorsky Credit Union
Ann Gillick - Sikorsky Credit Union
Charlie Hoddinott - Sikorsky Credit Union
Scott Posey - Sikorsky Credit Union
Jo-Ann Palladino - SoundView Financial CU
Robert Brawders - Windsor Locks FCU
Annette Janovic – Alloya and Charter Oak FCU
Bruce Adams - Credit Union League of CT
Judy Britt - Credit Union League of CT
Kelly Fuhlbrigge - Credit Union League of CT
Dave Hinchey - Credit Union League of CT

2020 Connecticut CULAC Goal: $28,396
2020 Connecticut CULAC Actual: $21,989 (as of 11/17/20)

2020 CULAC Capitol Club

Lisa Calabro - Achieve Financial CU
Andrew Klimkoski - Achieve Financial CU
Matthew Yussman - Achieve Financial CU
Howard Brady - American Eagle Financial CU
Susan Bushnik - American Eagle Financial CU
John Conant - American Eagle Financial CU
James Evans - American Eagle Financial CU
Brian Kennedy - American Eagle Financial CU
Teresa Knox - American Eagle Financial CU
Dean Marchessault - American Eagle Financial CU
Christine Willey - American Eagle Financial CU
Nick Moalli - America's First Network FCU
Carl Casper - Connex CU
Michael Hinchey - Crosspoint FCU
Hank Petroski - Crosspoint FCU
Mark Cornacchio - First Bristol FCU
Julie Marchetti - First Bristol FCU
Chris Moran - General Electric EFCU
Lori Herrick - Manchester Municipal FCU
Kathy Chartier - Members CU
Karen Viets - Metropolitan District Employees CU
Michael Augusti - Mutual Security CU
Hank Baum - Mutual Security CU
Stephen Osowiecki - Mutual Security CU
Joanne Todd - Northeast Family FCU
John Holt - Nutmeg State Financial CU
Keith Weimert - Seasons FCU
Vincent Ciambriello - Sikorsky Financial CU
Benjamin Citrin - Sikorsky Financial CU
Ken Ferrari - Sikorsky Financial CU
Ann Gillick - Sikorsky Financial CU
Geoffrey Herald - Sikorsky Financial CU
Charles Hoddinott - Sikorsky Financial CU
Alfred Posey - Sikorsky Financial CU
Jo-Ann Palladino - SoundView Financial CU
Bruce Adams - Credit Union League of CT
Kelly Fuhlbrigge - Credit Union League of CT
Judy Britt - Credit Union League of CT
Annette Janovic - Alloya Corporate FCU
Mark Barry - Lodestar & Company, LLC.

2019 Connecticut CULAC Goal: $26,212
2019 Connecticut CULAC Actual: $32,169 (as of 10/22/19)

2019 CULAC Capitol Club

Andrew Klimkoski - Achieve Financial CU
James Evans - American Eagle Financial CU
Howard Brady - American Eagle Financial CU
John Conant - American Eagle Financial CU
James Evans - American Eagle Financial CU
Teresa Fotta - American Eagle Financial CU
Brian Kennedy - American Eagle Financial CU
Teresa Knox - American Eagle Financial CU
Dean Marchessault - American Eagle Financial CU
Patty Mason - American Eagle Financial CU
Jeff Rindfleisch - American Eagle Financial CU
Christine Willey - American Eagle Financial CU
Nick Moalli - America's First Network FCU
Annette Janovic - Charter Oak FCU/Alloya Corporate FCU
Michael Hinchey - Crosspoint FCU
Charlyn Tanner - Dutch Point CU
Mark Cornacchio - First Bristol FCU
Julie Marchetti - First Bristol FCU
Karen Viets - Metropolitan District ECU
Henry Baum - Mutual Security CU
Larry Holderman - Mutual Security CU
Stephan Osowiecki - Mutual Security CU
Joanne Todd - Northeast Family FCU
Robert Bruhn - Nutmeg State Financial CU
John Holt - Nutmeg State Financial CU
Robert Bruhn - Nutmeg State Financial CU
Benjamin Citrin - Sikorsky Financial CU
Charles Hoddinott - Sikorsky Financial CU
Ken Ferrari - Sikorsky Financial CU
Scott Posey - Sikorsky Financial CU
Vincent Ciambriello - Sikorsky Financial CU
Bruce Adams - Credit Union League of CT
Judy Britt - Credit Union League of CT
Kelly Fuhlbrigge - Credit Union League of CT

2018 Connecticut CULAC Goal: $27,928
2018 Connecticut CULAC Actual: $26, 793

2018 CULAC Capitol Club

Andrew Klimkoski - Achieve Financial CU
Lisa Calabro - Achieve Financial CU
Mary Budnick - Achieve Financial CU
Matthew Yussman - Achieve Financial CU
Nick Moalli - America’s First Network CU
Brian Kennedy - American Eagle Financial CU
Chris Willey - American Eagle Financial CU
Dean Marchessault - American Eagle Financial CU
Howard Brady - American Eagle Financial CU
Jeff Rindfleisch - American Eagle Financial CU
John Conant - American Eagle Financial CU
Teresa Knox - American Eagle Financial CU
Annette Janovic - Charter Oak FCU and Alloya
Michael Hinchey - Crosspoint FCU
Michael Williamson - Greater Hartford Police FCU
Edward P. Danek Jr. - Hartford FCU
Lori Herrick - Manchester Municipal FCU
Karen Viets - Metropolitan District ECU
Hank Baum - Mutual Security CU
Larry Holderman - Mutual Security CU
Stephen Osowiecki - Mutual Security CU
Joanne Todd - Northeast Family FCU
John Holt - Nutmeg State Financial CU
Ben Citrin - Sikorsky Financial CU
Charles Hoddinott - Sikorsky Financial CU
Ken Ferrari - Sikorsky Financial CU
Scott Posey - Sikorsky Financial CU
Vincent Ciambriello - Sikorsky Financial CU
Joanne Palladino – SoundView Financial CU
Dave Hinchey - Credit Union League of Connecticut
Jill Nowacki - Credit Union League of Connecticut
Kelly Fuhlbrigge - Credit Union League of Connecticut