Member Spotlight: Nelson Gonzalez

CUNA Councils
April 30, 2007

Nelson Gonzalez was born and raised in East New York Brooklyn, New York. He’s been in IT his entire professional career. Previous employers included Bankers Trust, Shearson Lehman, and Dodge. Currently he is vice president of technology for McGraw-Hill EFCU. Nelson lives Westhampton, New Jersey with his wife and two daughters. In his spare time he plays with a Latin jazz band and DJs (check out his website at www.latinjazzmagazine.com).

Biggest challenge

Migrating off our main SEG's network for 2007.

Best advice

"If it is to be . . . it's up to me."

Greatest benefit of Council membership

The e-mail communication from the Listserv that comes from all parts of U.S. and gives us a broad picture of what everyone is doing out there, for credit unions of all sizes.

Best part of my job

The environment in which I work in and learning from the diversity of everyone's experiences.

Hardest part of my job

Managing different experienced staff.

Hobbies and interests

Music.

People would be surprised to learn that I . . .

Have DJ’d in all major clubs in New York City.

Recent book

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyusaki

Life goal not yet achieved

Accomplishing all my life goals!

Something that always makes you laugh

A good Cheech & Chong movie or old family camcordervideos.

If I had an extra hour in the day . . .

I’d relax and try to listen to some jazz.