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Wonder Lab Advisors

WonderLab Advisors is a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) that delivers practical, results-driven procurement solutions to help organizations make smarter purchasing decisions and maximize the value of every vendor relationship. We partner with your team to build internal capability through targeted education, implement clear and scalable purchasing policies. We bring structure and objectivity to consultant evaluation and selection; driving consistency, efficiency, and better outcomes across your credit union.

Smarter Strategies for Credit Unions

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Procurement Training & Education

Empower your team with the knowledge, skills, and discipline to make smarter, more consistent purchasing decisions. Our targeted training programs and hands-on guidance strengthen internal capabilities, enhance vendor management and supplier relationships, and improve strategic sourcing outcomes, driving operational efficiency, cost savings, compliance, and long-term value.

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Purchasing Policy Design & Governance

Establish clear, scalable purchasing policies aligned with your strategic goals and regulatory requirements. We design and implement structured procurement frameworks that strengthen governance, improve compliance, and standardize purchasing processes, reducing risk and ensuring consistent, high-quality practices across your organization.

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Consultant Evaluation & Selection

Make confident, data-driven decisions when engaging external partners. We lead a structured, objective consultant evaluation and selection process, leveraging proven sourcing methodologies, RFP management, and vendor assessment frameworks to identify the right consultants while improving transparency, reducing risk, and maximizing return on investment.

Our Leadership

Ben Mrva

Ben Mrva

CEO AT WLA | COO AT Orion FinANCIAL

Ben has over 20 years of experience in the credit union and community banking industries, leading operations for a $1.3B financial institution. He has a proven track record of driving organizational growth, optimizing performance, and executing enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. As a former Chief Revenue Officer with deep expertise in revenue strategy, business development, and client engagement, he is known for a data-driven, results-oriented leadership approach with a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and execution. Contact: bmrva@wonderlabadvisors.com

Mark Mrva

Mark Mrva

President at WLA | SVP, SOURCING / STRATEGY

Mark has 15+ years of experience driving cost optimization, enterprise vendor strategy, and procurement operations transformation. He has a proven track record in global sourcing, complex contract negotiations, spend management, and supplier performance management. He has been reecognized for delivering measurable savings, mitigating third-party risk, and building high-performing teams that align sourcing strategy with corporate growth, scalability, and digital transformation initiatives. Contact: mmrva@wonderlabadvisors.com