Exit Interview: Michael Poulos, Michigan First Credit Union
October 24, 2022
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After three decades of building positive impact on members’ lives, the CEO leaves his cooperative in trusted hands.
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Exit Interview: Cheryl DeBoer, Advia Credit Union
May 16, 2022
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After 18 years as CEO at the Kalamazoo, MI, cooperative, DeBoer is ready to pass the torch to a new generation of leaders.
Exit Interview: Lisa Schlehuber, Elements Financial
April 11, 2022
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The CEO came to the industry late in her career but was a transformational leader at the Indianapolis-based credit union.
Exit Interview: Karen Church, ELGA Credit Union
November 22, 2021
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From high school to retirement, Flint credit union CEO Karen Church shares her passion for the movement and what lies ahead for her.
Exit Interview: Doug Fecher, Wright-Patt Credit Union
October 13, 2021
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Hire smart people and keep the movement in mind. Parting thoughts from Doug Fecher.
Exit Interview: Mike Lord, State Employees’ Credit Union
August 9, 2021
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“A positive difference” at the end of the day and a career of 46 years.
Exit Interview: Jenny Lorenz, Linn Area Credit Union
July 19, 2021
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Now-retired Hawkeye State CEO looks back on 35 years of change and a legacy of leadership.
Exit Interview: Michael Poulos, Michigan First Credit Union
After three decades of building positive impact on members’ lives, the CEO leaves his cooperative in trusted hands.
Exit Interview: Cheryl DeBoer, Advia Credit Union
After 18 years as CEO at the Kalamazoo, MI, cooperative, DeBoer is ready to pass the torch to a new generation of leaders.
Exit Interview: Lisa Schlehuber, Elements Financial
The CEO came to the industry late in her career but was a transformational leader at the Indianapolis-based credit union.
Exit Interview: Karen Church, ELGA Credit Union
From high school to retirement, Flint credit union CEO Karen Church shares her passion for the movement and what lies ahead for her.
Exit Interview: Doug Fecher, Wright-Patt Credit Union
Hire smart people and keep the movement in mind. Parting thoughts from Doug Fecher.
Exit Interview: Mike Lord, State Employees’ Credit Union
“A positive difference” at the end of the day and a career of 46 years.
Exit Interview: Jenny Lorenz, Linn Area Credit Union
Now-retired Hawkeye State CEO looks back on 35 years of change and a legacy of leadership.
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