Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
From the teller line to the corner office, CEO Cheryl Sio’s story spans five decades of industry transformation and enduring leadership lessons.
The veteran leader and Motor City hype man looks back on a career centered on living the “people helping people” philosophy.
BECU’s longtime chief marketer helped build the cooperative’s considerable legacy as an industry leader.
NAFCU’s long-time front man reflects on leadership, legacy, and what lies ahead.
The longtime CEO leaves behind four decades of league, corporates, and natural-person leadership, but he has some parting advice to share.
Montana’s Credit Unions’ longtime leader leaves a legacy of service, collaboration, and independence.
A half-century of service hasn’t come completely to an end for this pioneer of credit union innovation and diversity.
From the coin vault to the corner office, Dave Roughton looks back on a career and to the future of an industry with impact in mind.
Even after retirement, this longtime credit union executive plans to continue advocating for the industry.

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