CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.—The Tennessee Credit Union League and the Mississippi Credit Union Association have announced plans to merge.
The leagues, in joint release, stated they expect the merger to be completed by Dec. 31, 2025, subject to the approval of the governing bodies of both associations.
“Since February 2023, the two organizations have had a successful strategic alliance that focused on leveraging staffing synergies in education, event support and shared branching services to benefit member credit unions in both states. The boards of directors of both TCUL and MSCUA unanimously approved expanding this alliance by signing a letter of intent to merge,” the leagues stated.
If approved, the merger will unite 187 credit unions into one trade organization led by Fred Robinson, president and CEO of the Tennessee Credit Union League. Charles Elliott, current president/CEO of the Mississippi Credit Union Association, will serve as chief advocacy officer of Mississippi.
“We are incredibly excited about the opportunity to merge our two associations and build something truly new and dynamic for credit unions in Tennessee and Mississippi,” said Robinson. “This merger is not just about combining resources—it’s about creating a stronger, more innovative organization that will provide even greater support, advocacy and value to our member credit unions. From the very beginning, both boards and management teams were committed to ensuring that this was a true win-win for both states, always prioritizing the needs of the credit unions we serve.”
“A shared commitment to ongoing and enhanced credit union advocacy and support resources is always a top priority when combining leagues, but it is equally important that the organizations align on their culture, values and approach to fulfilling that commitment,” said Elliott. “Fred, the TCUL team and board demonstrate a vision and dedication to credit union philosophy and values that resonates with me, our membership, board and staff. Our associations are a great fit.”