2025 Maps Credit Union Board of Directors Election
Maps Credit Union is governed by a Board of Directors, elected by and accountable to our members. As an owner, you have one vote to help choose who represents you. This year, five candidates are running for three open positions. You may vote for up to three (3) candidates.
Ways to Vote
We are pleased to offer two different ways for members to vote. Please select the method that is most convenient for you. You may only vote once. Your vote must be received on or before October 13th at 5 pm (PST) for your vote to be counted.
- Vote online: Cast your vote online by visiting http://maps.cuballot.com.
- You will be asked to provide the last four digits of your member number (available on your paper or electric statements – view example), your phone number, and the last four digits of your social security number or TIN.
- Vote by ballot: Visit any branch to pick up a paper ballot and return envelope (postage paid).
Meet the Candidates
Judy Beebe (Incumbent)
Judy Beebe, a Polk County resident since 2005 and Maps member since 2000, has an extensive financial management background, including Vice President of Finance at Kaiser Permanente Federal Credit Union, Pasadena, Calif., and Chief Financial Officer at ORCO State Employees Federal Credit Union, Orange, California.
Although officially retired, Judy recently opened a non-profit (Someone Cares in Oregon) to provide affordable education opportunities for those wanting to learn and to potentially improve their financial understanding.
Additionally, Judy owns her own consulting firm (Omni, LLC), which provides expertise to non-profit organizations and construction companies.
Judy’s accomplishments include a positive turnaround of finance and administrative support for organizations. Her successful asset liability management includes forecasting the financial impact of products and pricing, profitability analysis, strategic planning, and investment management.
Judy holds a Bachelor of Science in Education with a focus on mathematics and business from the University of Oregon and Oregon State University, and a Master of Business Administration, accounting and finance, from Portland State University.
Brant Wolf (Incumbent)
Brant Wolf is the Executive Vice President of the Oregon Broadband Association, a statewide organization representing broadband and telecommunications service providers. Brant is also the CEO of Western Independent Networks. His background includes serving on the staff of a United States Congressman as well as employment with the Oregon Bankers Association and the Oregon Mortgage Bankers Association. Brant is a veteran of the United States Coast Guard.
Brant earned a Certified Association Executive designation from the American Society of Association Executives and has been an active member and volunteer with the Oregon Society of Association Managers. He served many years on the Monmouth Public Library Board of Trustees, including serving as Board Chair.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Oregon State University and a Master of Business Administration from George Fox University. He has been a Maps member for over 20 years. Before joining the board, Wolf was on the Maps Supervisory Committee and served as Chair.
Jerry Ambris
Jerry Ambris has served as Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Willamette Valley since 2013 and previously led Habitat for Humanity of North Willamette Valley beginning in 2008. He brings more than two decades of leadership in affordable housing and community development.
Jerry holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Spanish from Western Oregon University and began his career as Director of Housing Development for the Farmworker Housing Development Corporation, where he worked to expand housing opportunities for farmworker families.
In addition to his role at Habitat, Jerry is deeply engaged in the community. He currently serves as a Trustee for Western Oregon University and as a Board Member for Maps Service Agency. His past service includes board roles with the Fair Housing Council of Oregon, Habitat for Humanity of Oregon, Joint Task Force on Addressing Racial Disparities in Home Ownership, and the Capital Planning Commission. Throughout his career, Jerry has been dedicated to building stronger, more equitable communities through housing access and advocacy.
Rich Goward
Rich Goward has served Maps members for over thirty years, holding positions on the Maps Credit Union Board, Maps Service Agency Board, and Maps Community Foundation Finance Committee. Before retiring in 2020, he held executive roles in both public and private sectors, including CFO and COO of Salem-Keizer Public Schools (13 years), CFO for the City of Portland (3 years), and CFO for Willamette Valley Vineyards (7 years).
He also taught Management Accounting at Willamette University’s Atkinson Graduate School of Management for two decades. Rich, a Navy veteran, retired as a Captain after 26 years of active and reserve service.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Oregon State University and an MBA from Willamette University’s Atkinson School of Management. Rich is also a licensed CPA and a Certified Management Accountant. Since 1981, Rich has lived in Salem, serving on various committees and as treasurer for local non-profits. He and his wife Sheila enjoy time with family, renovation projects, and outdoor activities.
Christy Perry
Christy Perry retired in 2023 after 33 years in education, including 18 years as superintendent in Dallas and Salem-Keizer—Oregon’s second-largest school district—where she managed a $1.2 billion budget and was known for her collaborative, relationship-based leadership.
Under her guidance, Salem-Keizer passed a $619.7 million school bond, launched the Career Technical Education Center (CTEC), expanded career technical programs across all high schools, and strengthened social-emotional supports. Graduation rates rose steadily, and in 202, she was named Oregon Superintendent of the Year and one of four finalists for the national honor. She has also received the Jerome Colonna Lifetime Achievement Award from COSA and Western Oregon University’s 2024 Alumni Community Service Award.
Since retirement, Christy has continued to serve Oregon communities as an executive coach, superintendent search consultant, and mentor to new leaders. Locally, she enjoys time with her five—soon to be six—grandchildren, teaches swim lessons, crochets, and serves as systems manager for her daughter’s pediatric clinic, Cultivate Pediatrics. She also serves on the Maps Service Agency board, chairs the Salem-Keizer Assistance League Governance Board, and is on the Family Building Blocks Board of Directors. Christy first joined Maps Credit Union in 1988 as a young teacher, remained a member for 20 years, and rejoined in 2023 as a business member.
Announcement of Election Results
Election results will be announced at the Virtual Annual meeting on October 15, 2025, which will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Primary members are eligible to vote and register for the annual meeting at the link below or by calling 503-588-0181.