MADISON, Wis.— CUES has selected Heather McKissick to serve as its next CEO.
McKissick most recently served as EVP-community impact, marketing and communication for the $4.6-billion University Federal Credit Union in Austin Texas.
CUES said McKissick is an International Credit Union Development Educator (I-CUDE) and a "proven executive leader with world-class public speaking skills and demonstrated organizational development expertise."
“Throughout my career I have witnessed the transformative power of leadership development," McKissick said. "Now, as the CEO of CUES, I am eager to leverage my diverse background and experience to help credit unions thrive and succeed in a rapidly evolving landscape. I am grateful for the trust placed in me by the board of directors. I can’t wait to work collaboratively with the CUES team, our valued members, and our partners to shape a strategic vision that positions CUES as the go-to source for innovative leadership development for credit unions, driving growth and expanding impact.”
McKissick succeeds John Pembroke, who died in November of 2022.
CUES said its mission is to empower credit union leaders of today and tomorrow to realize their potential, transforming their organizations, their communities, and the world. "These goals are accomplished through a dedicated team that McKissick will now lead," the organization said.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Heather as our next CEO. The board is confident that her passion for our industry and stakeholders, purpose-driven focus, and track record of fostering strong collaborative relationships will take CUES to its next level of success and expand the ways we benefit the industry as a whole,” said Kelly Marshall, CUES board chair & CEO of Summerland Credit Union.
In addition to spending nearly a decade serving UFCU, McKissick previously served as president and CEO of Leadership Austin and as director of Organizational Development and Education for a $5.5 billion non-profit healthcare organization.
She received her Master of Arts in English Language from The Claremont Graduate University and her Bachelor of Arts in English Writing and Rhetoric from St. Edwards University.
The search was facilitated by DDJ Myers.