Rio Rancho, NM, September 2, 2025. The National Association of Credit Union Service Organizations (NACUSO) has announced the appointment of Randy Salser as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, ushering in a new era of collaboration and innovation for credit unions nationwide. Known for building partnerships and advancing forward-thinking solutions, Salser will guide NACUSO in amplifying the voice of credit unions, strengthening advocacy, and championing the cooperative business model.
“We are delighted to welcome Randy to NACUSO! While at NAFCU, Randy was a great partner with NACUSO, and with his unique blend of industry and business experience and his history with associations and the regulatory and legislative bodies, I am confident he will have immediate impact with our advocacy efforts and our members,” said Bill Beardsley, Chair of NACUSO and President of the commercial lending CUSO Michigan Business Connection. “My thanks to our Selection Committee and its chair Nick Evens, as well as to Miriam Ackerman for her extremely successful interim leadership effort.”
Building on that continuity, Nick Evens, President & CEO of Curql Collective and Chair of the NACUSO Selection Committee, added: “We thank Humanidei for their exhaustive work on what was a very extensive national search. The magnitude and impact of our CEO search were not lost on the Selection Committee and Board of Directors, and we thank both for their diligence and effort. We are excited to move into a new era at NACUSO, which will be very mission-driven and impactful for the entire credit union industry with Randy Salser at the helm.”
Salser most recently served as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Allied Solutions, where he led alliance development and client-centered growth strategies. He previously spent more than a decade as President of NAFCU Services Corporation, where he redefined the organization’s business model, doubled its size and impact, and delivered collaborative solutions that brought measurable value to credit unions across the country. His academic background includes a Master of Science in Management of Technology from Georgia Tech and a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Administration with a Business minor from Benedictine College, credentials that complement a distinguished career of executive leadership and organizational transformation.
As Salser assumes leadership, NACUSO also recognizes the contributions of its interim leader. Miriam Ackerman, Interim Chief Executive Officer of NACUSO and Chief Strategy Officer at DNT BLNK, reflected: “NACUSO is poised for bold growth, and Randy’s leadership, energy, and vision come at exactly the right moment to carry this momentum forward. It has been an honor to serve NACUSO during this time of transition, and I’m confident he will inspire new opportunities for our members, CUSOs, and the credit union system.”
“I am honored to join NACUSO at such a pivotal time for credit unions and CUSOs,” said Randy Salser. “Collaboration and innovation have always been at the heart of our movement, and I look forward to working alongside our members, partners, and system leaders to strengthen the cooperative model, expand opportunities, and help credit unions thrive in today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape.”
Founded in 1985, NACUSO has long served as a catalyst for credit union collaboration and innovation, connecting leaders, advancing the CUSO model, and amplifying the cooperative voice across the financial services industry. With Salser’s leadership, NACUSO is poised to build on that legacy—elevating advocacy, fostering new partnerships, and ensuring credit unions remain a driving force for member success for generations to come.
The search was completed in partnership with Humanidei. Humanidei brings decades of credit union system experience to the recruiting process, ensuring executive placements that will carry organizations forward in fulfillment of their mission. www.humanidei.com.
About NACUSO
The National Association of Credit Union Service Organizations (NACUSO) exists to strengthen credit unions through collaboration, innovation, and the power of CUSOs. Today, NACUSO serves hundreds of member organizations as a national hub for innovators and collaborators, providing resources to help leaders connect, build, and grow. Learn more at www.nacuso.org
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