Nook Strengthens Advisory Board with Kyle Stutzman

Wayzata, MN (June 26, 2024)—Nook, a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) and pioneer of niche experiences, proudly welcomes Kyle Stutzman, a seasoned community banking and credit union executive, as its newest strategic advisor. With his expertise and passion for technology and financial innovation, Stutzman brings valuable industry knowledge to Nook.

Kyle Stutzman joins Nook with an extensive background engaging with fintechs, banks, and credit unions on technology trends, data trends, automation, tech operations, and digital transformation. His strategic advisory will be crucial for navigating to the changing financial landscape and seizing new opportunities as Nook continues expanding its credit union network.

“I’m really looking forward to joining Nook’s Strategic Advisory Board,” stated Kyle Stutzman. “Nook’s commitment to the credit union industry and the ecosystem of fintech partners very much aligns with my own mission. Credit unions need to focus on deepening their member relationships and I strongly believe Nook’s solution is one of the best ways to do so.”

In addition to his role at Nook, Stutzman co-founded Pure IT Credit Union Services, a CUSO that provides technology assessments and strategic roadmaps for their institutions. Stutzman is also the CEO and Co-Founder of Janusea, an integration platform focused on connecting innovative tech solutions and community financial institutions. As CEO of Janusea, he is focused on integrations, enabling new solutions, and removing barriers to collaboration in our industry. Stutzman is a strong finance professional with an MBA focused in Business from Colorado Technical University and is highly skilled in strategic planning, operations management, business development, technology strategy, project management, and executing strategic plans.

“Kyle will be a remarkable addition to our team of strategic advisors here at Nook,” said Austin Wentzlaff, Co-Founder & CEO of Nook. “He brings a wide range of knowledge and experience on credit unions, CUSOs, and Fintech and we’re excited to learn from him as he advises us on our mission of bringing relationship-based banking back to credit unions.”

About Nook

Nook is Bringing Relationship-Based Banking Back with a first-of-its-kind platform designed to empower credit unions to provide niche experiences to their members. Nook’s Niche Experience Platform builds deep trust and loyalty with core member groups by leveraging a niche, lifestyle engagement model that doesn't require a new brand, website, or technology stack. This enables credit unions to offer a fresh perspective, encouraging more frequent member engagement and empowering credit unions to “sell without selling” by allowing members to envision the practicality, relevance, and positive impact that credit union solutions have on their lives. With Nook, credit unions are able to increase engagement, trust & loyalty, share of wallet, and profitability.

Contact

Austin Wentzlaff
Co-Founder & CEO
austin@nook-inc.com
(612) 460-8911