To celebrate CU Times' 25th anniversary, we asked readers which leaders have influenced the credit union industry most since 1990.

Based on our readers' picks, we compiled a list of 64. Now it's time to vote. There's no login required, just select “Vote Now.” You can vote on all 32 match-ups daily to ensure your picks make it to the next round before the clock runs out. 

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 Here is the last set of eight match-ups: 

final four championshipDan Mica, former CUNA CEO (1996- 2010), led credit unions in support of H.R. 1151, which expanded credit union access to consumers.

Kim Sponem, president/CEO of Summit CU since 2010, was one of the youngest women to lead a billion dollar credit union. 

 

final four championship nafcu dan berger NCUARoger Jepsen, former NCUA board chair (1985-1993), strengthened the NCUSIF during the S&L crisis and an economic downturn.

Dan Berger was named president/CEO of NAFCU in 2013 after leading the trade association's governmental affairs division since 2006.

 

 

final four championship cues GTE Financial Fred Johnson, president/CEO of CUES, helped grow membership from 3,000 to 10,000 and launched several initiatives to ensure top talent development such as the CEO Institute and Center for CU Board Excellence.

Joe Brancucci, president/CEO of GTE Financial since 2010, boldly dropped “credit union” from his cooperative's name and has promoted industry innovation.

 

 

final four championship stan hollen susan mitchellStan Hollen, CO-OP Financial Services CEO and former CEO of Liberty Enterprises, greatly influenced credit union products and services and increased access for members.

Susan Mitchell, CEO of Mitchell, Stankovic & Associates, has assisted hundreds of credit unions with strategic planning and created WOCCU's Global Women's Initiative.

 

 

final four championshipSarah Canepa Bang, president/chief strategy officer, CO-OP Shared Branching (2012-present) and former FSCC CEO (1999-2012) greatly expanded branch access to consumers and continues to promote technological innovation in the industry.

Juri Valdov, retired president/CEO of Northwest Federal CU, was also a former CUNA chairman and chairman of the Credit Union Miracle Day effort.

 

final four championship cutler dawson navy federal dick ensweilerCutler Dawson has served as president/CEO of Navy Federal Credit Union, the world's largest credit union, since 2004.

Dick Ensweiler is president/CEO of the Cornerstone Credit Union League and has also led the Minnesota and Illinois leagues.

 

 

final four championship pete crear norm d'amoursPete Crear, former president/CEO of WOCCU, expanded its membership and services throughout the world.

Norm D'Amours was a congressman and NCUA chairman from 1993 to 2000.

 

final four championship jim blaine jean yokumJim Blaine, president/CEO of North Carolina's SECU, has remained true to pure credit union philosophy while growing his credit union to the second largest in the country. He continues to influence the industry as a blogger.

Jean Yokum was president/CEO of Langley Federal Credit Union (1979-2008) and grew the credit union to $1.1 billion in assets.

 

 

 

 

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