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." It's down to the Elite Eight. Be sure to vote daily as the fourth round ends at 11:59 pm ET on Nov. 13.
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Here are your Elite Eight match-ups:
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.
Dennis Dollar, former NCUA chairman (2001-2004) influenced credit union FOM rules, RegFlex, and Access Across America.
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.
Gary Raddon, founder, Raddon Financial Group, transformed credit union business models with consumer research, market analysis and MCIF tools.
Mark Sievewright, president, credit union solutions at Fiserv Inc., has led the firm in developing core processing systems for credit unions that has allowed them to keep up with technological demands.
Chip Filson, former NCUA executive and co-founder of consultancy firm Callahan & Associates, influenced the NCUSIF, CLF, credit union balance sheets and strategy.
Dick Johnson, longtime WesCorp CEO (1976-2002) and California Credit Union League leader was instrumental in building the corporate credit union system.
Gigi Hyland is executive director of the National Credit Union Foundation and was also a former NCUA board member (2005-2012) and CUNA executive.
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