Last week, the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) announced the results of its board elections, including the election of Kentucky Credit Union League President, Debbie Painter.
Painter was nominated as a candidate for CUNA’s Class D, representing leagues. Painter joins the Board for the first time.
“It is such an honor and privilege to be elected by my peers to serve on the CUNA Board,” said Painter. “I look forward to not only serving alongside my fellow League Presidents and Credit Union Executives but also learning from this group of dedicated professionals. I am excited to be a part of the team helping advise and guide CUNA on how we can work together for the continued success of our industry.”
Other directors elected include:
- District 1, Class A (Special Election): Lori J. Herrick, President/CEO, Manchester Municipal FCU, Manchester, Conn.
- District 3, Class B: Cecilia Homison, Chief Executive Officer, First Commerce CU, Tallahassee, Fla.
- District 5, Class B: Gregory W. Gallant, President/CEO, Tulsa FCU, Tulsa, OK
- Class D (two positions): Debbie Painter, President/CEO, Kentucky CU League, Louisville, KY and Caroline Willard, President/CEO, Cornerstone League, Plano, TX
The following individuals were elected by acclamation to the CUNA Board:
- District 2, Class A: Joe Thomas, President/CEO, NextMark Credit Union, Fairfax, Va.
- District 6, Class A: Jim Morrell, CEO, Peninsula Community FCU, Shelton, Wash.
- Class C (two positions): John Sackett, Director, Royal CU, Eau Claire, Wis. and Debbie Smith, President & CEO, Georgia United Credit Union, Duluth, Ga.
Directors elected will take office upon adjournment of CUNA's annual general meeting on February 28, 2022 during CUNA’s Governmental Affairs Conference and will serve for a three-year term.
