BRICE A. YOCUM, JD
Maximizer, Learner, Connector, Ideation, Belief
Personal Statement
We are all on an adventure in this life; some to find meaning, others to create it.  I find myself aligning with the latter, seeking significance more than success, hoping to change some small corner of the world for the better. I thrive in the space of culture and strategy, identifying a vision and aligning teams and resources to achieve our goals... goals with the aim and purpose of improving the lives of our team and our community.
My Professional Profile
The purpose of a leader is to muster their skills, education, experience, and belief into a single effort, the aim of which is to provide opportunities for others to flourish.  Not only to further the goals of the organization but also to foster the growth of the team.  I have been fortunate enough to be a part of these efforts in profit and not-for-profit settings, in private business and higher education, in local and international settings.  Whether leading a $315M financial organization, or $5M regional educational institution, my leadership style has centered on this belief: to use my talents to help grow the talents of others.
Work Experience
The Adventure
CEO, Tucoemas Federal Credit Union
May 2016 - Present
Leading a team of purpose-driven executives, we focus on identifying our core strengths, creating a clear vision for our talented staff, and empowering our team with the resources necessary to serve our community. We help our members discover the financial tools they need to achieve their goals and build their futures. In our efforts to transform our organization, we have delivered historic financial results while simultaneously increasing our impact, year upon year.
MBA Program Director, Fresno Pacific University
Sept 2012 - May 2014
Responsible for program design, curriculum creation, evaluation and enrollment.  We created a regionally-relevant program, with practical application, international immersive field studies, innovative regional engagement and community-connected work opportunities.  Challenged students to address ethical issues in work and life through a faith-informed lens.
Exec Director of Regional Campuses, Fresno Pacific University
June 2014 - April 2016
Leading a team of more than 30 FTE's across four regional campuses, I managed a $5M budget and the enrollment goals for all our adult education programs. Â Collaborating with Deans, Program Directors and administrative staff to grow relevant programs in the communities we served. Â Provided outreach and community connections for students.
Dir. of Business Programs, Fresno Pacific University
Dec 2010 - May 2014
Responsible for oversight of degree completion and graduate business programs, community relations, student services, and program development at the Visalia Regional Campus. Liaison between adjunct and full-time faculty and the regional campus.
Assistant Professor in the School of Business, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses.
Educational Experience
The Path
JD, Pepperdine University School of Law
2005-2008
I completed my Juris Doctrate while taking courses through the Palmer Center and the Straus Institute. Â I was awarded the CALI award for Constitutional Law- Individual Rights. Â Studied under Justice Sameul Alito, Ken Starr and Akhil Amar. Â Interned with Judge Lawrence Mira in Malibu, CA.
Dispute Resolution, Straus Institute at Pepperdine
2005-2008
Completed a Certificate in Dispute Resolution from the Pepperdine School of Law.
BS, Business Administration, CSU Fresno
1992-1998
I completed my bachelor degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resource Management. Â Participated in an international education exchange, attending the University of Central Lancashire while living in Preston, England.
Chicago Booth Approach to Finance, University of Chicago
Summer 2021
Completed an 8 week executive program focused on financial decision-making using core finance and accounting principles; evaluating and identifying red flags in financial statements; investigating the relationship between profit and cash flow; understanding an organization’s efficiency and profitability by using tools such as ratios and liability analysis; experimenting with financial forecasting for proper business planning, and developing greater prowess with accounting terminology to better communicate across the organization.
Strategic Leadership Development, Darden
2019
Completed a certificate in Strategic Leadership Development from the Darden School as part of the CEO Institute hosted by the Credit Union Executive Society (CUES).
Strategic Planning, the Wharton School
2018
Completed a certificate in Strategic Planning from the Wharton School as part of the CEO Institute hosted by the Credit Union Executive Society (CUES).
Organizational Effectiveness, Cornell University
2017
Completed a certificate in Organizational Effectiveness from Cornell University as part of the CEO Institute hosted by Credit Union Executive Society (CUES).
"Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing."
