AGENDA
NOTE: This schedule is subject to change.
Please check back often for the most up-to-date information.
9:00 - 9:20 AM
Welcome to El Paso & Opening Remarks
Anthony Hernandez, President & CEO, Defense Credit Union Council
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, U.S. Representative, Texas' 16th Congressional District
Luther Jones, Veterans Program Coordinator, City of El Paso’s Strategic and Legislative Affairs
Alex Rascón, President & CEO, GECU
Join DCUC, GECU, and local leaders as we kick off the Texas Sub-Council experience and set the stage for a day focused on the El Paso military and credit union community.
12:00 - 12:45 PM
Lunch at Endeavors
8:45 AM
Networking at GECU Estrella Event Space at the Endeavors Health & Wellness Center
9:20 - 9:50 AM
Endeavors: Serving the Military & Veteran Community
Chip Fulghum, CEO, Endeavors
Learn more about Endeavors and its work supporting service members, veterans, and their families.
10:00 - 10:45 AM
Community Conversation: Supporting Those Who Serve
A conversation bringing together perspectives from the military, credit union, community and industry partners.
Moderator:
Tony Hernandez, President & CEO, Defense Credit Union Council
Panelists:
Chip Fulghum, CEO, Endeavors
Antoinette Hunt, El Paso County Program Manager of Veterans Assistance Office
Jerry Jacobitz, Executive Director, Armed Services YMCA
Gina Lewis, VP Military & Veteran Affairs, GECU
Margie Salazar, President & CEO, FirstLight Federal Credit Union
1:35 - 5:00 PM
Tentative Agenda
El Paso Military Experience co-hosted by FirstLight FCU
(includes travel times)
1:35 – 3:00 PM | Sergeants Major Academy
3:00 – 3: 45 PM | Garrison Commander Mission Brief
3:45 – 4:20 PM | 3D Barracks
4:20 – 5:00 PM | Freedom Crossing and FirstLight FCU
5:00 PM | Depart Freedom Crossing
10:50 - 11:40 AM
Special Guest: Captain Marco Cromartie, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
A 30-year Navy veteran, former F-14 Tomcat pilot and TOPGUN graduate, Captain Cromartie logged more than 2,500 flight hours and 300 carrier landings during his distinguished naval career. He also participated in the filming of the original Top Gun, flying the F-14 during production.
9:50 - 10:00 AM
Break
1:00 PM
Depart for Fort Bliss
Transportation will be coordinated for all attendees. Additional transportation and arrival instructions will be provided to registered attendees prior to the event.
TBD
Optional Evening Event in Downtown El Paso
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Inside Endeavors Health & Wellness Center Tour and Group Photo
Explore the Center and its programs with a guided tour of the facility followed by a group photo.
Fort Bliss | El Paso, TX