LAKE GEORGE, N.Y.–Ed Butler, EVP and COO with Visions FCU, has been presented with the Outstanding Professional Award by the New York Credit Union Association.
The honor was presented during the NYCUA’s annual meeting and convention.
“NYCUA offers this recognition annually to honor credit union professionals who have a true passion for the industry and who inspire others with their hard work, dedication, and success,” the organization said.
Butler has been employed with Visions since 1980 and has worked his way up from a teller to EVP during his 42-year employment. His work has been focused predominantly on lending, and he serves to be a “wealth of knowledge in that space,” the NYCUA said.
According to the association, as EVP/COO, Butler has provided oversight to departments that include human resources, information technology, business performance, internal operations, governmental affairs, and member-facing interactions.
He has also been instrumental in annual strategic planning exercises for the organization and has been attending CUNA’s GAC for more than 10 years.
‘A Great Force for Positive Change’
“I’ve seen firsthand how credit unions can be a great force for positive change,” said Butler. “It’s been a pleasure to work with an organization like Visions that’s doing so much good in our community.”
Visions FCU Recognized
Separately, the NYCUA presented Visions Federal Credit Union with the Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award.
“In 2021, Visions expanded education initiatives through their Wallet Wellness program, which includes self-guided lessons, one-on-one financial counseling, curated presentations, and community outreach in collaboration with local schools and businesses,” the NYCUA said. “Virtual and in-person participation in these educational programs increased by nearly 300% that year due to improved marketing, additional fieldwork, and the expansion of financial literacy resources available for the Spanish-speaking community.”