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Home » CUNA Welcomes Chris Lorence as Chief Credit Union Awareness Officer
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CUNA Welcomes Chris Lorence as Chief Credit Union Awareness Officer

May 22, 2019

CUNA Welcomes Chris Lorence as Chief Credit Union Awareness Officer

May 22, 2019

Contact: Lauren Williams / lwilliams@cuna.coop

WASHINGTON – The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) announced today the appointment of Chris Lorence as Chief Credit Union Awareness Officer. Lorence will lead CUNA’s Awareness initiative, Open Your Eyes to a Credit Union®, a digital-first marketing campaign that will raise consumer consideration of credit unions.

“CUNA is thrilled to welcome Chris Lorence to our team,” said Jim Nussle, CUNA President and CEO. “Chris is a talented and thoughtful leader and his passion for credit unions began very early on in his career. The Open Your Eyes to a Credit Union® campaign has an even brighter future with him on board.”

Lorence brings more than twenty years of marketing, engagement, and growth strategy to CUNA. He has been at the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) since 1999 – most recently serving as Group Executive Vice President of Engagement & Strategy/Chief Marketing Officer.

“I am incredibly excited to join the team of professionals at CUNA. As a marketer and storyteller, the opportunity to lead a powerful research-based national campaign for our nation’s credit unions aligns perfectly with my experience, values and passion. There is tremendous opportunity for membership growth and relationship development by elevating consumer consideration and connecting to those seeking a true financial partnership.”

As Chief Marketing Officer at ICBA since 2003, Chris developed and deployed digital and social media marketing programs that significantly increased website traffic and digital advertising revenues. In 2014, he was named to the FORBES 50 Influential CMO’s in Social Media list and the Top 100 CMO’s on Twitter by Social Media Marketing Magazine.

Chris began his career in the credit union movement – serving in several capacities at Spectrum Federal Credit Union and FDIC Employees Federal Credit Union. He understands our mission and is committed to the principles of our industry.

Open Your Eyes to a Credit Union® is currently live in four states – Minnesota, North Carolina, South Carolina and Michigan – and has already reached millions of Americans through targeted advertising. The campaign is a national effort raise the profile and understanding of credit unions among consumers and it wills see more regions launch later this year.

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About CUNA:        
Credit Union National Association (CUNA) is the only national association that advocates on behalf of all of America’s credit unions, which are owned by 115 million consumer members. CUNA, along with its network of affiliated state credit union leagues, delivers unwavering advocacy, continuous professional growth and operational confidence to protect the best interests of all credit unions. For more information about CUNA, visit cuna.org. To find your nearest credit union, visit YourMoneyFurther.com.  

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