ROBBINSDALE, Minn.--The Minnesota Credit Foundation has recognized Lynn Meisner for her service to the credit union movement, awarding her the Credit Union Builder Award.
She began her career in 1990 as an accountant at the Duluth City and County Employees Credit Union. She spent 14 years as the accounting manager for City County Federal Credit Union and is retiring in March as the Branch/Operations manager at North Memorial Federal Credit Union.
“Lynn Meisner has been a widely respected representative and advocate for the credit union community across Minnesota for three decades,” said Dana Garrett, President & CEO of North Memorial Federal Credit Union.
She spent 20 years volunteering for the MN Family Involvement Council - which at the time, promoted full family participation in credit unions, financial education, and scholarship opportunities. She held roles as Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer, was recognized with two Outstanding Volunteer of the Year awards (1997 and 2009), and a Lifetime Achievement award in 2011. She is also an active member of MN CU4Kids Committee, which raises money for the Children’s Miracle Network and Gillette Children’s Hospital; the Minnesota Credit Union Women's Leadership Network, and the Minnesota Credit Union Grass Roots Education and Action Team.