Frank R. Pender

Frank R. Pender has had an extensive career in marketing, with notable roles at Meriwest Credit Union and Visa. Frank R. began their most recent position in 2014 as the Director of Marketing at Meriwest Credit Union, where they were responsible for developing marketing strategies and plans. Prior to this, Frank held various roles at Visa, including Senior Business Leader, Vice President of Visa Marketing Consulting, and Director of Marketing Services. Throughout their time at Visa, they played a key role in driving card acquisition, activation, and usage through targeted advertising and marketing campaigns. Frank also contributed to the transformation of Visa's creative services group into a strategic marketing and promotions department, winning recognition for the national cause-related promotion "Read Me a Story."

Frank R. Pender studied Journalism with a focus on Advertising at the University of Missouri-Columbia.