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Ensweiler named first Director Emeritus at America’s Credit Union Museum

MANCHESTER, NH (July 31, 2019) — The Board of Directors for America’s Credit Union Museum recently designated former board member, Richard “Dick” Ensweiler, as a Director Emeritus. “This is a first of its kind announcement for the museum, and we are excited to continue working with Dick; his dedication to the movement and his passion for the museum are extraordinary. We are grateful for his continued support and service.” said Stephanie Smith, Executive Director.

Ensweiler retired from the board in 2017. During the June 2019 board meeting, board members unanimously selected him to receive this distinguished honor. In order to be considered for designation as a board member emeritus, a person must be a current or former member of the organization’s board of directors and have served the organization’s board of directors with distinction.

“There is no one more deserving than Dick to be our first director emeritus. Dick’s contributions to the credit union system are unmatched. We are thrilled to have him offer us his talents to continue to improve America’s Credit Union Museum,” said Paul Gentile, chairman of the ACUM board of directors.

America’s Credit Union Museum’s board consists of fourteen members, including: Paul Gentile, President/CEO, Merck Employees Federal Credit Union, NJ; Ronald H. Covey, Jr., President/CEO, St. Mary’s Bank Credit Union, NH; Dick Ensweiler, Director Emeritus, TX; Chuck Fagan, President, PSCU; Shawn Gilfedder, President/CEO, Kitsap Credit Union, WA; Lois Kitsch, CU Difference; Mike L’Ecuyer, President/CEO, Bellwether Community Credit Union, NH; Peter J. Lemire, Esq., Lemire Family Representative; Todd Mason, President/CEO, Maine Credit Union League/Synergent; Ron McLean, President/CEO, Cooperative Credit Union League; Jim Nussle, President/CEO, Credit Union National Association; Michael Ray, CEO, Georgetown Federal Credit Union, DC; Nathan Saller, President/COO, Bellwether Community Credit Union, NH; and Bob Trunzo, President/CEO, CUNA Mutual Group.

The Museum recently finished Phase 2 construction which included fully renovating the existing museum space. Tours of the Museum and Research Center are available by contacting the Museum at (603) 629-1553.

Dick Ensweiler.

About America’s Credit Union Museum

Located in Manchester, New Hampshire, where America's first credit union opened in 1908, America's Credit Union Museum is an exciting and dynamic organization that is no mere repository of documents and artifacts. In addition to celebrating the remarkable efforts of the people who built the credit union movement over the past 100+ years, it plays a leading role in documenting today's achievements while helping to prepare credit unions for upcoming challenges.