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. Round one has just wrapped up and round two begins today.
Ready to vote? There's no login required, just select "Vote Now." Remember to vote daily on all 16 match-ups to ensure your picks make it to the next round before the clock runs out.
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This week we'll showcase four match-ups a day on CUTimes.com.
Here's our first set:
Ed Callahan, after serving as NCUA board chairman and founding Callahan & Associates, led Patelco CU as president/CEO.
Pete Crear, former president/CEO of WOCCU expanded its membership and services throughout the world.
Sarah 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.
Dick Ensweiler is president/CEO of the Cornerstone Credit Union League and has also led the Minnesota and Illinois leagues.
Chip Filson, former NCUA executive and co-founder of consultancy firm Callahan & Associates, influenced the NCUSIF, CLF, credit union balance sheets and strategy.
Gary Oakland is the retired president/CEO of BECU (1980-2012), the nation's fourth-largest credit union. He promoted the use of technology in member service, served as a leadership role model and championed assistance to low-income credit unions and supplemental capital.
Dick Johnson, longtime WesCorp CEO (1976-2002) and California Credit Union League leader was instrumental in building the corporate credit union system.
Carroll D. Beach led the Colorado Credit Union League and CUSC Shared Branching. His leadership in shared branching significantly increased member access and credit unions' ability to compete against banks.
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