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.
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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.
Desert Financial Leads With Heart To Conquer New Markets
November 29, 2021
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The Arizona cooperative commits time and money to fundraising, grants, and activities that revolve around the idea of giving back.
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: 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.
Desert Financial Leads With Heart To Conquer New Markets
The Arizona cooperative commits time and money to fundraising, grants, and activities that revolve around the idea of giving back.
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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