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Nine U.S. Credit Union Leaders Named to World Council’s International Executive Volunteer Corps
MADISON, Wis. — World Council of Credit Unions has inducted nine credit union professionals into its International Executive Volunteer Corps (IEVC). The IEVC recognizes industry leaders for their dedication to international credit union development and volunteer service with World Council.
“World Council volunteers are vital to international credit union development and to building a global community,” said Brian Branch, World Council president and CEO. “Partner credit union movements receive tailored, one-on-one training in critical areas. At the same time, seasoned professionals who lend their expertise bring a unique international perspective back to their credit unions.”
The new IEVC members are:
- Joe Bergeron, president and CEO, Association of Vermont Credit Unions Partnership with Federación Nacional de Cooperativas de Ahorro y Crédito del Perú
- Alan Cameron, president and CEO, Idaho Credit Union League and Affiliates Former partnership with Solomon Islands Credit Union League
- Mark Cummins, president and CEO, Minnesota Credit Union Network Partnership with Central de Cooperativas del Área Nacional (Paraguay)
- Rob Kimmett, vice president – public relations, Massachusetts Credit Union League Partnership with Bahamas Co-operative League
- Tom Liebe, vice president – governmental affairs, Wisconsin Credit Union League Partnership with Asociación de Instituciones Rurales de Ahorro y Crédito (Dominican Republic)
- Dick Nesvold, president and CEO, SouthPoint Federal Credit Union (Minn.) In conjunction with Minnesota Credit Union Network partnership with Central de Cooperativas del Area Nacional (Paraguay)
- David Southall, president and CEO, Innovations Federal Credit Union (Fla.) In conjunction with League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates partnership with Federación de Cooperativas de Ahorro y Crédito de Costa Rica
- Brett Thompson, president and CEO, Wisconsin Credit Union League Partnership with Asociación de Instituciones Rurales de Ahorro y Crédito (Domincan Republic)
- Kristina Wright, vice president – association services, Minnesota Credit Union Network Partnership with Central de Cooperativas del Área Nacional (Paraguay)
IEVC members are affiliated with World Council’s volunteer activities and International Partnerships Program, which formalizes credit union movement partnerships throughout the world to share best practices in operations and product development. Inductees have demonstrated at least a three-year commitment to furthering World Council’s international credit union development efforts and have each engaged in two or more volunteer assignments abroad. IEVC members must have hosted at least four international credit union professionals at their individual credit unions within the previous two years. The achievements of this year’s inductees span six countries.
Learn more about World Council’s International Partnerships Program at www.woccu.org/partnerships. See a complete list of IEVC members at www.woccu.org/ievc.
World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) is the global trade association and development agency for credit unions. World Council promotes the sustainable development of credit unions and other financial cooperatives around the world to empower people through access to high quality and affordable financial services. World Council advocates on behalf of the global credit union system before international organizations and works with national governments to improve legislation and regulation. Its technical assistance programs introduce new tools and technologies to strengthen credit unions’ financial performance and increase their outreach.
World Council has implemented more than 290 technical assistance programs in 71 countries. Worldwide, 51,000 credit unions in 100 countries serve 196 million people. Learn more about World Council’s impact around the world at www.woccu.org.