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 as third round wraps up at 11:59 pm ET on Friday, Nov. 6.
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These three match-ups have been close all week:
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.
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