TULLAHOMA, Tenn.–Caren Gabriel, president and CEO of Ascend FCU, has been named among WomenInc.’s 2019 Most Influential Corporate Board Directors. Gabriel is the only president/CEO of a credit union to make the list and was recognized for her seat on CUNA Mutual Group’s board.
“It is truly an honor to be included in this group of talented and forward-thinking leaders,” said Gabriel. “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve on the board of CUNA Mutual Group. It has afforded me a new perspective on how to meet the challenges of leadership, and, as a result, I’m hopeful that both Ascend and the CUNA Mutual Group have benefited from my service.”
WomenInc.’s 2019 Most Influential Corporate Board Directors list is the most comprehensive listing of women executives, influencers and achievers contributing leadership to corporate boards. The winter edition is out now and features a directory of more than 700 directors serving on the boards of S&P 1000/Mid-Cap publicly held companies.
The $2.6-billion Ascend FCU has more than 207,000 members.