EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Royal Credit Union announced that former president/CEO, Charlie Grossklaus has received a Legends of The Movement award from the Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation.
The award recognizes and honors past and current credit union leaders in the state of Wisconsin for their service, commitment, and significant impact on the credit union movement at the local and/or state level. Inductees to the Legends of the Movement include board chairs, credit union CEOs, and credit union board members.
“I am humbled to receive this recognition from the Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation, and to be included in the 2024 class of Legends of the Movement inductees,” said Charlie Grossklaus, retired Royal Credit Union President/CEO. “It truly was a privilege to work in this movement that is rooted in the ‘People Helping People’ philosophy.”
Grossklaus joined Royal Credit Union in 1971 and held the role of Chief Executive Officer from 1984 until his retirement in January 2012. At the time, he was the second CEO to lead the credit union since it was started in the Uniroyal Tire Plant in 1964.
“In his over 40 years of service, Charlie left a lasting impact on the credit union movement in Wisconsin and beyond through his leadership and commitment to putting Members first,” said Tom Huffcutt, Royal Credit Union Board Chair. “It came as no surprise to any of us that Grossklaus was selected an inductee to the inaugural Legends of The Movement class.”