DAYTON – Universal 1 Credit Union has named a successor to President/CEO Loren A. Bush, who plans to retire in October.
The $473-million Universal 1 said it has selected Jessica Jones to lead the organization. Jones joined Universal 1 CU in 2014, most recently serving as treasurer/senior vice president-finance.
Rush will continue as CEO through Oct. 19, 2021, while Jones will assume the position of president until Rush retires. At that time, Jones will assume full duties and title of president/CEO.
Rush has served as CEO for 23 years and is just the third CEO in the credit union’s 84-year history.
“The board would like to thank Lori for the significant contribution she has made to Universal 1 Credit Union and the credit union movement over the past 40 years,” said Board Chair Thomas Hickey. “Her leadership and vision have helped the credit union achieve so many extraordinary things and her passion to help others has had such a positive impact on the lives of our members, our employees, our board and our community.”
A Proven Leader
Jones is active in the Ohio Credit Union League as a board director and most recently vice chair of the OCUL Political Action Committee.
“Jessica is a proven leader who has a strong passion and relentless commitment to our members, employees and communities. I have great confidence in her ability to lead and inspire our organization to achieve continued success in the years to come,” Hickey said.
The credit union has approximately 50,000 members.