DES MOINES, IA (April 17, 2014) -- Iowa Credit Union League (ICUL) COO, Murray Williams, was recently appointed to serve as a board member of CUNA Strategic Services, Inc. CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) is jointly owned by Credit Union National Association (CUNA) is jointly owned by CUNA and state credit union leagues to develop innovative product offerings and vendor partnerships for the benefit of credit unions nationwide.
“I am honored to serve on the CUNA Strategic Services Board of Directors with industry leaders from around the country,” said Williams. “I’m looking forward to helping credit unions grow and bring added value to their members through the products offered by CSS and its alliance partners.”
As the COO of ICUL, Williams manages ICUL’s operations while overseeing dues and fee-based services, and providing integration with ICUL subsidiaries and partners. He has been with the organization for nearly 18 years. He also serves as Chief Administrative Officer of ICUL’s holding company, Affiliates Management Company. He earned his Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation through the American Society of Association Executives, his MBA from Iowa State University and also completed his BA with honors at ISU. Williams has been inducted into the International Executive Volunteer Corps for the World Council of Credit Unions and is a former chairman of the national Public Relations Society of America's Association/Nonprofit Section.
“Murray is a credit union leader who brings a depth of experience in system-wide partnerships and product innovation,” said Wes Millar, Senior Vice President of CUNA Strategic Services. “He is going to bring us valuable insights and a fresh perspective, and we are thrilled to have him as part of the CSS board.”
About the Iowa Credit Union League
The Iowa Credit Union League is the trade association that represents the interests of Iowa credit unions and their more than one million members. Credit unions are not-for-profit, financial cooperatives owned and operated by their members. Iowans use their credit union membership to receive higher interest rates on savings and lower interest rates on loans. For more information on ICUL and Iowa credit unions, visit www.IowaCreditUnions.com. Follow ICUL on Twitter at www.twitter.com/icul or on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/iowacreditunions.To learn more about credit unions, visit www.ASmarterChoice.org.