ONTARIO, Calif.–The California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues and Utah’s Credit Unions are reporting they have taken the next step in their new alliance with a change in CEOs.
As CUToday.info reported earlier, in February the organizations said they had entered into an agreement to form a joint association support services organization, saying they believe the operating model maximizes efficiency while preserving state leagues’ identities, which is “critical to advocacy efforts.”
Simpson to CEO of Leagues
This week, Scott Simpson, who has been CEO of Utah’s Credit Unions, also became CEO of both the California Credit Union League and the Nevada Credit Union League. The retiring Diana Dykstra will retain the position of president of the Leagues until her retirement on July 1.
“This approach provides Simpson with the needed authority to manage and lead teams, operations, and advocacy efforts of the California and Nevada leagues,” the organization said.
The leagues said that as president Dykstra will continue providing Simpson and the boards of directors for California and Nevada “valuable support and insight while also winding down her responsibilities at the Leagues, as well as her industry leadership roles.”
‘Heartfelt Thank You’
“As the Leagues embark on these changes to facilitate this transition, it would like to extend a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to Diana for her exceptional leadership,” Larry Palochik, executive vice president of the leagues, said in a statement. “Her guidance has been invaluable, and the Leagues and its credit union leaders are grateful for her dedication to the organization.”
Additional information on the transition is available here.