SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.– The American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) has adjourned its winter conference after electing members its board and executive committee as well as hearing from speakers on a number of topics.
Elected to the board were:
- John Bratsakis, president/CEO of the MD & DC Credit Union Association
- Patrick Conway, president/CEO of the CrossState Credit Union Association
- Brad Douglas, president/CEO of the Heartland Credit Union Association
- Jeff Olson, president/CEO of the Dakota Credit Union Association
- Debbie Painter, president/CEO of The Kentucky Credit Union League
Olson will serve as chair, Conway will serve as vice chair, and Painter will serve as secretary/treasurer of the board.
Other ex-officio members of the AACUL board include Diana Dykstra, president/CEO of the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues (immediate past chair); Jim Nussle, CUNA president and CEO, and Brad Miller, president of AACUL.
Miller is Promoted
Miller was promoted from executive director to president of AACUL at the conference.
“For 80 years, AACUL has been setting the standards in developing and promoting servant leadership in the credit union movement,” stated Olson. “Under Brad’s leadership, we have been able to continuously grow, modernize, and meet the needs of our evolving membership. Upgrading this position to ‘president level’ for our professional executive organization demonstrates both Brad’s and AACUL’s commitment to providing authentic and intentional leadership in the CUNA-League system.”
Attendees at the meeting also heard presentations from NCUA Chairman Todd Harper (virtually), NCUA Board Member Rodney Hood and CUNA’s Nussle, while discussions were held on emerging trends, how strategize on advocacy issues, and how collaborate to further strengthen the credit union system.
Initiative is Detailed
Nussle and National Credit Union Foundation Executive Director Gigi Hyland provided an overview of the “Financial Well-Being for All” initiative and priorities at the national level. In addition, the AACUL said league executives shared the financial well-being initiatives happening across the states and discussed the myriad of ways leagues, state foundations and credit unions are involved.
A panel discussion with African American Credit Union Coalition President/CEO Renée Sattiewhite, Defense Credit Union Council President/CEO Anthony Hernandez, and Inclusiv President/CEO Cathie Mahon was also held.