MANCHESTER, N.H. — America’s Credit Union Museum (ACUM) has named two people to its board.
Joining the board will be Chuck Fagan, president and CEO of PSCU, and Lois Kitsch, who recently retired from the National Credit Union Foundation to start her own firm.
“We are delighted to welcome Chuck and Lois to our board,” said Stephanie Smith, executive director of America’s Credit Union Museum. “Chuck and Lois will add to the incredible leadership we already have represented on our board. Chuck brings a valuable perspective of our industry from the vantage point of one of the largest CUSOs in the country. Lois has lived and reinforced the values of credit unions for so many years. Her passion and commitment to the credit union difference adds depth to our board as well. I look forward to working with both Chuck and Lois.”
“PSCU strives to serve as an advocate for the credit union industry as a whole, and one of the ways we have done this is as a long-time supporter of America’s Credit Union Museum,” said Fagen. “The Museum is truly unique in that it provides visitors with a dynamic, multi-dimensional experience that brings the credit union story of collaboration and cooperation to life. I am proud to join the board on behalf of PSCU to help further the Museum’s mission to celebrate the legacy of credit unions over the past 100 years, as well as the important role credit unions play in the lives of members and communities across the country today.”
Kitsch is the co-founder of CU Difference, a consulting firm focused on helping credit unions optimize member experience, build member and staff capacity, and leverage community development. She previously served as the National Program Director of the National Credit Union Foundation’s Development Education program.
“Celebrating our past is essential for all forward-thinking credit union organizations. The day-to-day credit union operations have changed dramatically since the inception of credit unions, but our mission remains the same – providing access to quality financial service to enhance member lives,” remarked Kitsch. “The Credit Union Museum provides us a glimpse into the early years of credit unions while remaining forward thinking and should be a credit union’s favorite partner.”
Other Members of Board
With the appointment of Fagan and Kitsch, America’s Credit Union Museum’s board consists of 12 members, including: Michael L’Ecuyer, President/CEO, Bellwether Community Credit Union, NH; Ronald H. Covey, Jr., President/CEO, St. Mary’s Bank Credit Union, NH; Paul Gentile, President, Cooperative Credit Union Association, (MA, RI, NH, DE); Shawn Gilfedder, President/CEO, McGraw-Hill Federal Credit Union, NJ; Peter J. Lemire, Esq., Lemire Family Representative; Todd Mason, President/CEO, Maine Credit Union League/Synergent; Jim Nussle, President/CEO, Credit Union National Association; Bill Raker, President/CEO, Firefly CU, MN; Michael Ray, CEO, Hoya Federal Credit Union, DC; and Bob Trunzo, President/CEO, CUNA Mutual Group.