MCUF Welcomes New Board Leadership
Michigan Credit Union Foundation’s board members help lead Michigan credit union’s philanthropic arm and guide MCUF in its mission of empowering credit unions to increase financial well-being in Michigan.
MCUF initiatives help Michigan families, businesses and communities across the state feel the credit union difference. These include community enrichment support, financial education and counseling programs, and credit union young professional support.
Five board seats were up for election this year and on Tuesday, June 30th, two new board members were elected, and three current board members were re-elected to new terms.
“We were very impressed at the amount of interest in MCUF board leadership,” said MCUF Executive Director, Andrea Tucker. This year, 16 passionate, committed, and thoughtful candidates submitted self-nominations for the MCUF Board of Directors. “Each of our MCUF board members are experienced, involved and interested in areas that mirror the work and the mission of the Foundation, and we are thrilled to have their participation and vision,” Tucker continued.
Those elected to new board terms this year include:
- District I (Greater SW and SoMi’ Chapters) for a two-year term. Current MCUF Board Director Chrissy Siders from TRUE Community CU was re-elected to this seat.
- District II (GR, Moon and Paul Bunyan Chapters) for a two-year term. New Board Director Robert Tidwell from Forest Area FCU was elected.
- District VII (Metro West Chapter) for a two-year term. Current MCUF Board Director Kate Hall from Monroe Community CU was re-elected to this seat.
- Small Asset Size at-large (at or below $182,558,496 in assets) for a two-year term. Current MCUF Board Director Jennifer Watson from Limestone Financial CU was re-elected to this seat.
- Young Professional at-large (under the age of 40) for a two-year term. New Board Director Andrew Gregoire from Community Focus FCU was elected.
The above new board members join these current board members who are serving terms that did not expire this year:
- District III: Bridget Staffileno, Jolt CU
- District IV: Dylan Bloniarz, Embers CU
- District V: Dave Brandt, ELGA CU
- District VI: Jennifer Martines, FreeStar Financial CU
- Large Asset Size at-large: Jeremy Zager, Dort Financial CU
- MCUL Board Designee: Kieran Marion, MCUL
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