Supervisory Committee

Appointed by the Board of Directors, the Supervisory Committee is composed of credit union member volunteers. The Committee ensures financial statements accurately represent the financial conditions of the credit union and that management has sound policies and procedures in place to safeguard member assets.

  • Syntyche Koumaglo@2x

    Syntyche Koumaglo

    Committee Chair
    Born and raised in Togo, West Africa, Syntyche Koumaglo moved to Minnesota in 2011 to pursue her Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. After graduation, she joined Cummins, where she currently is a Service Training Developer and Instructor for Power Generation products globally. Syntyche loves to encourage diversity in the engineering field and currently serves as the Vice President for the Society of Women Engineers — MN section. An avid designer of her life, you can find her in a Salsa dance class, singing at the top of her lungs in spinning classes, then calming down on the Reformer (Pilates). To add even more variety to her life, she is currently taking cello lessons. And, if you are ever looking for the best viennoiserie in the Twin Cities, don't hesitate to ask her! Syntyche is delighted to serve on the Supervisory Committee as of August 2022.
  • Felipe Illescas

    Felipe Illescas

    Committee Member
    Felipe G. Illescas is a seasoned government affairs and public policy professional with over 13 years of experience in lobbying, legislative strategy, and political advising. Currently serving as a lobbyist for the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild and the Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association, he has a proven track record of influencing public policy at all levels of government. Felipe has held senior roles in state government, including as Tax Policy Advisor to Governor Tim Walz, and has led legislative initiatives on behalf of labor unions, nonprofits, and advocacy organizations. He brings a deep understanding of tax policy, workforce development, and coalition building, and is recognized for his ability to navigate complex political landscapes. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Felipe holds a Master of Science in Management with a concentration in Leadership and Change.
  • Richard McMullen a Supervisory Committee member for Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union

    Richard McMullen

    Committee Member
    Richard and his wife Karen have been members of Affinity Plus for over 15 years. Richard's professional background is in information technology management and engineering, with experience in financial services, healthcare, higher education, and wholesale distribution industries. Richard has a BA and an MA from Metropolitan State University, both focused on Ethnic Studies. Richard and Karen have lived in Stillwater, Minnesota since 1990.

Contacting the Committee

Please let our Committee know your thoughts, concerns and ideas.
You may contact them by writing to:

Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
c/o Supervisory Committee
175 West Lafayette Frontage Road
St. Paul, MN 55107