LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Credit Union League has named Debbie Painter its new president and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2019.
Painter began her career with credit unions in 1979 at Fort Knox FCU in Kentucky. Nearly 20 years later, she joined the Kentucky Credit Union League staff and currently serves as executive vice president.
Painter will succeed Wendell Lyons, who will retire at the end of 2018 after more than 30 years of service at the Kentucky Credit Union League.
“Debbie has been an integral part of the league’s success and we are thrilled to promote her to this position,” said Board Chair Karen Harbin. “She is not only a visionary leader and strategic thinker, but her strong business acumen and outstanding relationship skills, distinguish Debbie as a dynamic leader. The board of the Kentucky Credit Union League could not be more pleased and supportive to have Debbie at the helm as she leads us in to the next phase of our growth and success.”
“I am so humbled and honored to be named the next president/CEO of the Kentucky Credit Union League,” said Painter in a statement. “We have tremendous opportunities ahead and I am excited to help lead our credit unions forward and to assist in their growth and success.”
Lyons has served as the Kentucky Credit Union League President and CEO for 18 years, and prior to that was director of governmental affairs for the league.
“I would like to congratulate Debbie on her appointment as the next president/CEO of the Kentucky Credit Union League,” Lyons said. “As my right-hand executive for the past 18 years, I can say without reservation that Debbie will be a tireless advocate for Kentucky’s Credit Unions in both the Commonwealth and Washington, DC.”