Business Operations Executive with 16 years of experience and a successful track record of architecting, managing, and championing critical business operations through intelligent infrastructure and reporting. Over the years, Gordon has worked with over 100 companies with assets ranging up to $795 Billion.
Gordon is expert at determining business needs and developing processes and technical systems to improve employee efficiency and efficacy while providing executives with critical metrics in dashboards and reports.

David has degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science, and a PhD in Applied Physics. David has worked in academic and commercially oriented research and development for over 20 years, developing software to answer difficult questions in nanophotonics, nanoelectronics, and plasma dynamics, as well as developing online learning solutions for university students. He has two approved patents and around 30 peer-reviewed publications. As the CTO and co-founder of Datava, David has architected Datava’s cutting-edge system that marries data integration, consolidation and visualization with configurable workflow and relationship management tools.

Linda has 25 years of combined credit union and banking expertise, starting her career on the front line, and developed to collaborating with credit union executives. Prior to joining Datava, she served as the VP Member Experience Director at TruMark Financial Credit Union in Fort Washington, Pa, where she enhanced her skills in data analytics, sales management, business development, project management, and creation of business and retail incentives programs. In her role she worked on a variety of system implementations within the credit union, including Datava platform, online banking, loan origination, and experience management systems. Her background also includes customer experience expertise, with a deep understanding of NPS and internal customer feedback management programs. A graduate of Immaculata University in Malvern, PA, with a B.A. degree in Organizational Dynamics and B.A. degree in Human Performance Management.

Chris Otey brings a wealth of expertise as the Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer at CU 2.0, where he has been instrumental in forging powerful partnerships between FinTech innovators and credit unions. His deep understanding of the credit union industry, combined with decades of experience in driving technological advancements, makes him an invaluable addition to Datava. Chris’s strategic insight will help propel Datava’s mission to empower credit unions with the tools they need to thrive in today’s digital-first landscape. With a BA in Communications from California State University, Northridge, Chris is poised to enhance Datava’s leadership team and contribute to our continued growth and success.

Jill has over 20 years in the financial services industry. She started as a teller at her local credit union where she worked while she obtained her Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology from Weber State University with minors in Family Studies and Nutrition Education. Jill deepened her understanding of credit and underwriting, developing training manuals and ways to build efficiency in the loan process. She also executed several successful marketing campaigns within her branch to boost business and deepen member relationships. Jill was then invited to “rebuild” and grow the consumer lending department at a local community bank, where she was able to more than triple loan growth from the previous year through increased marketing, training, and rewriting policies. Jill then made the jump back into the credit union space from the fintech diving board by working at a local tech CUSO. She has held numerous positions within the finance space which has allowed her a unique and dynamic perspective into financial processes. Jill has received numerous service awards recognizing her outstanding service to clients. Her passion for people has been at the heart of her career in providing tools to serve the underserved and uplifting communities.

Ruthie is a seasoned sales operations professional specializing in high-tech B2B SaaS solutions. With a career spanning over two decades, Ruthie excels in driving sales, expanding market presence, and managing strategic relationships with credit unions, industry associations, and regulators. Previously, Ruthie worked on the revenue team at Zest AI as an experienced go-to-market strategist with a strong track record in driving sales growth and process innovation. Additionally, Ruthie held significant roles at CUCollaborate, where she managed a diverse portfolio of credit union accounts and played a crucial role in securing high-value contracts leading to groundbreaking field of membership projects. Ruthie holds an Executive MBA in Advanced Corporate Strategy and a Ph.D. (ABD) in Global Leadership Organizational Management. Acknowledged as a thought leader in the credit union sector, she is celebrated for her influential contributions to technology adoption and industry advancement.

Soosh is a seasoned sales professional with over six years of experience in the financial sector, leading with his passion for driving success for credit unions. His extensive sales background has equipped him with the skills to identify tailored solutions and foster stronger relationships within the industry. Known for his consultative approach, Soosh takes the time to understand each client's goals, challenges, and aspirations, ensuring that they receive personalized service and support.