About
Julie R Ferguson is the owner of JRF Consulting Services, LLC and has been in the credit union movement for over 18 years. Sixteen years of her career were spent at First Tech Credit Union, currently a $2 billion organization. Her career began as a part-time Teller and took her on a journey that made stops as a Loan Officer, Branch Manager, Director of Operations, and Business Development Director. While at First Tech she developed strong relationships with SEG’s such as Microsoft, Amazon.com and Google. When First Tech became Microsoft’s credit union she and her staff grew the relationship from 0 – 15,000 members in 7 years.
Julie now helps credit unions around the country create and execute focused and results oriented business development strategies, trains front line staff on enhancing existing member relationships, and facilitates Board Strategic Planning Sessions. She is a frequent speaker around the country at CUNA and League conferences, CUES meetings, and teaches at two CUNA Management Schools. When Julie’s not speaking or helping credit unions grow, she can be found globetrotting around the world.
Julie is a graduate of the University of Washington and is a proud Husky football fan.