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.
//For the next two weeks we'll showcase round one match-ups each day on CUTimes.com.
Here's today's set:
Debbie Matz, NCUA Chairman and two-time board member (2009-present) streamlined regulations and implemented corporate stabilization and reform.
Lois Kitsch is program director of the National Credit Union Foundation's REAL Solutions program and Development Education program. She has been called the industry's cooperative conscience.
Ed Callahan, after serving as NCUA board chairman and founding Callahan & Associates, led Patelco CU as president/CEO.
Chuck Bruen has served as president/CEO of First Entertainment Credit Union since 1987 and is a technology leader.
Michael Fryzel, financial services consultant and former NCUA board member (2008-2014) and chairman (2008-2009), led the NCUA in developing a corporate stabilization plan and successfully lobbied Congress and the U.S. Treasury to support it.
Ed Speed, retired president/CEO of TDECU, grew the credit union grow from $400 million to $2 billion in assets. He promoted member-focused products and services.
James D. Likens, president/CEO of Western CUNA Management School, provided education for more than 3,000 credit union leaders. He has engaged in national credit union political advocacy.
Terry West is president/CEO of Vystar Credit Union and chaired the CUNA task force on the restructuring of corporate credit union system.
Rep. Paul Kanjorski, (D-Pa. from 1985-2011) was one of the key authors of H.R. 1151, and sponsored many pieces of credit union legislation.
Judy McCartney, retired president/CEO Orange County's Credit Union, grew the credit union from $66 million to $600 million. Active in advocacy, she created the first credit union chief political officer position.
Gene O'Rourke, managing director, O'Rourke & Associates, has provided recruiting and consulting services in leadership, succession planning and compensation.
Fred Becker, retired president/CEO of NAFCU (2000-2013), was key player in the fight for corporate stabilization.
Anne Cochran, first female chair of WOCCU and president/CEO of the Louisiana Credit Union League, developed the Louisiana Credit Union Foundation to provide financial assistance for statewide disaster relief efforts following Hurricane Katrina.
Perry Dawson, retired president of Suncoast Schools FCU, led the launch of CUSO CSCU and championed low-cost products and high-quality service for members.
Bob Hoel is a senior scholar Filene Research Institute and former Filene CEO.
Alfonse D'Amato, former New York senator (1981-1999), chaired the Senate Banking Committee and advanced H.R. 1151.
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