LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Credit Union League has announced several management changes.
The MCUL said it has hired Patty Corkery as EVP/COO and general counsel, effective Aug. 13. Corkery fills a position recently vacated by Ken Ross, who left to head up lobbying efforts for the financial services firm John Hancock.
Corkery is currently a partner at the law firm Holzman Corkery, PLLC, where she has worked for nearly 20 years, including the past 10 years as a partner.
“During those two decades, she counseled credit unions on a variety of legal, lending, employment, regulatory and contractual issues with the goal of helping credit unions minimize risk and stay healthy and strong,” the league said.
The Southfield, Mich.-based law firm has provided “significant” services to the MCUL.
‘Instant Credibility’
“Patty will bring instant credibility, vision and advocacy strength to our team at MCUL,” said league CEO Dave Adams. “She is a proven and respected leader in the credit union community and brings a technical knowledge of the laws and regulations affecting credit unions as well as leadership skills that will improve our entire operation both on the association side as well as for CU Solutions Group.”
Other Changes
In other changes, Kieran Marion has rejoined the MCUL as Senior VP of Advocacy, responsible for legislative and regulatory affairs for the association. Kieran previously served as VP of Governmental Affairs for the League between 2012 and 2104 before joining the Michigan Department of State as Director, Office of Policy Initiatives. Marion also served previously as Legislative Counsel for the Uniform Law Commission, Legislative Director for former State Senator Shirley M. Johnson and Government Relations Professional for Dykema.
“Kieran will expand and strengthen the League’s advocacy efforts in Lansing and Washington, D.C.,” said Adams. “We are so fortunate to have him rejoin our awesome governmental affairs and compliance team.”
Adams also announced the promotion of Renee Werth to senior VP of Education and Communications. Previously serving as VP of Education and Events, Ms. Werth will now have responsibility for the League’s CU Link cooperative advertising program and media relations efforts.