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.” We're into the Sweet 16. Be sure to vote daily as the third round ends Friday.
//Here are your Most Influential Sweet 16:
Harriet May, former president/CEO of GECU (1978-2011) and former CUNA chair, earned a reputation as a tireless crusader for financial education and counseling for housing, credit and foreclosure prevention.
Ed Callahan, after serving as NCUA board chairman and founding Callahan & Associates, led Patelco CU as president/CEO.
Dennis Dollar, former NCUA chairman (2001-2004) influenced credit union FOM rules, RegFlex and Access Across America.
Teresa Freeborn has served as president/CEO of Xceed Financial Credit Union since 2006. She is also active in the Filene Research Institute's Research Council, Western CUNA Management School, the Global Women's Leadership Network and Credit Unions for Kids.
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.
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.
Mark Sievewright, president, credit union solutions at Fiserv Inc., has led the firm in developing core processing systems for credit unions that have allowed them to keep up with technological demands.
Stan Hollen, CO-OP Financial Services CEO and former CEO of Liberty Enterprises, greatly influenced credit union products and services and increased access for members.
Chip Filson, former NCUA executive and co-founder of consulting firm Callahan & Associates, influenced the NCUSIF, CLF, credit union balance sheets and strategy.
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.
Bob Hoel is a senior scholar for Filene Research Institute and former Filene CEO.
Gigi Hyland is executive director of the National Credit Union Foundation and was also a former NCUA board member (2005-2012) and CUNA executive.
Dick Johnson, longtime WesCorp CEO (1976-2002) and California Credit Union League leader was instrumental in building the corporate credit union system.
Larry Blanchard, chairman, UBIT steering committee (1996-present) and CMG senior consultant, served as a key strategist behind Operation Grassroots to maintain regulatory independence for credit unions.
Gary Raddon, founder, Raddon Financial Group, transformed credit union business models with consumer research, market analysis and MCIF tools.
Judy McCartney, retired president/CEO of Orange County's CU, grew the credit union from $66 million to $600 million. Active in advocacy, she created the first credit union chief political officer position.
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