Jean Hughes

Jean Hughes has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. From 2014 to the present, Jean has served as the Chief Administrative Officer at Mainstreet Credit Union, overseeing the organization's marketing, risk management, and compliance departments. Prior to this, Jean worked as a Consultant at Mulberry South -- Good.Celebrated from 2012 to 2015, where they specialized in corporate social responsibility programs. From 2012 to 2014, Jean owned Growth Spurt Consulting, offering consulting services. Jean also worked as a Challenge Course Facilitator at TimberRidge Adventure Center from 2012 to 2014, leading team-building activities. Before that, Jean held various leadership positions at CommunityAmerica Credit Union from 1998 to 2012, including Senior Vice President and Vice President roles in marketing and employee development. Jean also served as a board member and board chairman at Johnson County Developmental Supports from 2004 to 2010. In the early years of their career, Jean worked as a Marketing Director at Yellow Freight Employees Credit Union from 1989 to 1998 and as a Marketing Manager at United Consumers Federal Credit Union from 1987 to 1989. In addition, Jean was an Innovation Team Member at Filene's I3 Group from 2011 to 2012, participating in the development of innovative financial products and services.

Jean Hughes attended the University of Missouri-Columbia from 1982 to 1986, where they earned a Bachelor of Journalism degree with a focus on Broadcast Journalism. In 2002, they participated in the Leadership Lenexa program. In 2004, Jean also completed the Credit Union Executive Society CEO Institute, obtaining a graduate degree in Organizational Leadership. Lastly, in the spring of 2012, they graduated from the Kauffman Fastrac Program with a degree in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.