SAINT PAUL, Minn - The Minnesota Credit Union Foundaton (MnCUF) and SPIRE Credit Union have recognized Tom Hirte as a CU Builder for his service to the credit union movement upon his retirement from the Board of Directors.
Hirte served on the Board of Directors for 28 years, including 15 years as Board Chair. He was also on various Board and ad hoc committees, including the Governance Committee, Supervisory Committee, and Credit Committee. Hirte stepped down from the Board on April 26, 2021 in order to have more time to serve in the community of San Antonio, TX, where he currently resides.
"For nearly three decades, Tom Hirte made significant contributions to SPIRE Credit Union. Hirte always championed for SPIRE and the SPIRE team and his influence will continue to have a lasting impact," said SPIRE President/CEO Dan Stoltz.
Created in 2008, the Credit Union Builder Award honors an individual’s dedication to the success, growth, and vitality of the not-for-profit financial movement in Minnesota. Dedications are typically made at a time of significance to acknowledge an individual’s contributions to credit unions.