Credit Union 1 is pleased to announce the selection of Todd Gunderson as the credit union’s new EVP and Chief Operating Officer.
“We are very excited to have Todd join our team at Credit Union 1, he brings a wealth of experience to the table and I’m looking forward to working with him,” said Paul Simons, Chief Executive Officer of Credit Union 1.
Gunderson has over 25 years of experience working in the financial services industry. He comes to Credit Union 1 from Nationwide Acceptance, LLC where he served as SVP Branch Operations/Chief Credit Officer. Prior to his time at Nationwide Acceptance, Gunderson worked for NextGear Capital as Division Vice President Operations and Sales, Chief Lending Officer of Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union, and President Company Branch Operations at J.D. Byrider. Gunderson also spent sixteen years at Wells Fargo, serving as SVP, Operations, US & Canada in his last four years at the organization. Gunderson has a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Banking and Corporate Communications from Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, Iowa.
When asked about his new position, Gunderson stated, “I am honored to have been offered such a fantastic opportunity at Credit Union 1 and I am looking forward to becoming a member of such a great team.”

Todd Gunderson