We are excited to welcome Shannon Tupe to the senior management team at the credit union where she will help foster a supportive and collaborative environment for staff and contribute to our growth and success. She is responsible for overseeing daily operations, financial reporting, investment activities, asset liability management, budgets, compliance, and audits.
She has more than 21 years of experience working with multiple financial institutions and has a Master of Business Administration with an accounting emphasis from Bellevue University. “The experience and solid accounting background Shannon brings to the position are tremendous assets and we are pleased to have her leadership and expertise at the University of Nebraska FCU,” said President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Kauffeld. “She is a perfect fit to build upon our strong commitment to our members and the growth of the credit union.”
Shannon grew up in the small town of Petersburg, NE, home to just 380 people. A fun fact, her grandfather served as mayor in this small Nebraska town for an impressive 38 years. After graduation, she headed to Lincoln to pursue her college education. Shannon’s initial career pursuit was nursing but soon discovered a passion for numbers which led to a rewarding career in accounting.
Married to Mike, a Captain with the Lincoln Fire Department, for 15 years the couple has two biological sons, Andrejs (14) and Teodors “Teddy” (9), as well as two bonus children, twins Devan (24) and Dylan (24), whom they took guardianship of when they were younger. Adding to the lively atmosphere are three fur babies: Clyde, a Newfoundland, and two Yellow Labs, Gunny and Riga. As a family, they enjoy attending the kid’s events and spending time hunting and fishing.
Along with a busy career and home life Shannon finds time to volunteer as the Fundraising Coordinator for EFA (PTA) Committee for the Cathedral of the Risen Christ School and PCCW Circle at Cathedral of Risen Christ Church. In the past she has enjoyed teaching Junior Achievement classes, working with the Golden Retriever Rescue of Nebraska, and coordinating blood drives for the Nebraska Community Blood Bank.
