Corlinda has an unwavering dedication to develop leaders, elevate member experiences, and enhance community engagement.
Industry Recognition:
Named one of American Banker’s Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions
Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor (CCUFC)
Finalist for the CU Luminaries Award
Finalist for the CUES Exceptional Leader Award
Credit Union Magazine's CU Movement Rock Stars
Named in the top 15 credit union for CUES' Next Top Credit Union Executive competition
With over 25 years of invaluable experience in the financial services industry, Corlinda has held diverse roles within executive leadership, operations, retail, strategic planning, and training. Beyond her professional responsibilities, Corlinda actively serves as a Board Chair for the Sunshine Division and, in partnership with her husband Brett, is raising two amazing young women.
Brett helps financial institutions establish relevance through innovative strategies, technology implementation, and transformative change.
Industry Recognition:
GoWest Association’s Young Credit Union Professional of the Year
Credit Union Times’ 40 and Under Trailblazer
Credit Union Magazine’s Rock Star
With over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, Brett was formerly the Chief Operations Officer at a credit union in the Northwest and has garnered recognition for pioneering national trends through technology. Passionate about helping others navigate the evolving business landscape, Brett thrives on fostering the adoption of new strategies in today’s dynamic world.
Cadence is a Communications Intern, where she supports social media strategy, community engagement initiatives, and internal communications projects that highlight the firm’s work with credit unions across the country.
Recognition:
Portland Rose Festival Princess
La Salle Catholic College Prep Alumni Award
University of Oregon Dean’s List
She has a passion for connecting people and stories. Skills she’s developed through community outreach, leadership, and media relations experiences. Her background in communications, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for teamwork make her a valuable contributor to Wooden Consulting’s mission of helping credit unions grow through leadership, culture, and innovation.
Grace is the Innovation Intern, where she contributes fresh ideas and creative design concepts for digital projects focused on the credit union industry. Combining her curiosity for technology with a natural eye for design, Grace helps explore new ways to make software more intuitive and engaging for users.
Recognition:
Optimist Award by the City of Oregon City in 2023
Knights of Columbus Scholarship in 2024
La Salle Alumni Scholarship in 2024
St. John the Apostle Scholarship in 2024
She is also an emerging game developer who has launched several experiences in Roblox, reflecting her innovative spirit and love of creativity.
Whether she’s designing user interfaces, mentoring younger kids at camp, or developing virtual worlds, Grace approaches each project with curiosity, empathy, and a commitment to making a difference.