SACRAMENTO, Calif.–Bob Arnould, the long-time SVP-advocacy for the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues, has retired.
The leagues described Arnould a key leader of the its advocacy department for more than three decades and as someone who “has been the driving force behind building a political advocacy program that has become a model for state and national efforts.”
Prior to moving to California,Arnould served in the Iowa legislature as a Democrat from 1977-1993.
“On behalf of the leagues and our member credit unions, we applaud and thank Bob for his dedication and service to the credit union movement,” said Diana Dykstra, CEO/president of the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues. “Bob brought a sense of purpose and professionalism to everything he did, and his leadership and loyalty has been an inspiration to all.”
Arnould started at the leagues as the Director of State Government Affairs in 1995 and held various positions until his most recent role as SVP of advocacy.
‘It’s Not About You’
“His mantra from day one was simple: It is not about you. It is about helping credit unions change people's lives,” the leagues said. “During his 27-year tenure, he educated and brought credit unions and their members together, establishing the first Government Relations Rally for California and Nevada, which dramatically transformed the Leagues’ influence and engagement.
“Years later, he would grow a massive $2.5 million war chest in the Public Advocacy Fund, which allowed credit unions to go on the offensive for issues such as data breach notification laws. His vision has brought a reformed value to leagues membership, and even more so to credit unions,” the leagues added.
In addition, the leagues noted Arnould created numerous programs to cultivate and harness the grassroots strength of credit union members and has been involved in several credit union system committees, including as founding member of the National Advocacy Fund committee.
Winner of Farley Award
Earlier this year, he was the recipient of the 2022 Eugene H. Farley League Leadership Award from the American Association of Credit Union Leagues for his demonstration of visionary leadership at the state and national levels on behalf of credit unions in both states, as well as CUNA.
With Arnould’s departure, the leagues said Jeremy Empol and Robert Wilson have been promoted to senior vice president of Federal Government Affairs and senior vice president of State Government Affairs, respectively.
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