NEW ORLEANS–The American Association of Credit Union Leagues has announced new members of its board, along with presenting honors to several of its members.
During its winter conference and annual meeting here, the group said it hosted discussions on federal and state advocacy plans, collaboration for enhancing consumer awareness of credit unions, best practices sharing, association health plan opportunities, and business model innovation.
Anne Cochran, president/CEO of the Louisiana Credit Union League, and John Radebaugh, president/CEO of the Carolinas Credit Union League, who are retiring in 2018, were recognized during a dinner held in their honor.
In addition, Mark Cummins, president/CEO of the Minnesota Credit Union Network was recognized for his service as AACUL chairman over the last two years. Tracie Kenyon, president/CEO of the Montana Credit Union Network and John Bratsakis, president/CEO of the MD|DC Credit Union Association were recognized for their service on the AACUL board, as well.
AACUL announced the following people were elected to serve on the AACUL board for the coming year: Scott Simpson, president/CEO of the Utah Credit Union Association; Diana Dykstra, president/CEO of the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues; Patrick Conway, president/CEO of the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association; Jill Nowacki, president/CEO of The Credit Union League of Connecticut; and Jeff Olson, president/CEO of the Credit Union Association of the Dakotas.
Simpson will serve as chair, Dykstra will serve as vice chair, and Conway will serve as Secretary/treasurer.
Other ex-officio members of the AACUL board include Mark Cummins; Jim Nussle, president/CEO of CUNA, and Brad Miller, executive director of AACUL.