FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 28, 2022
Washington, DC
Credit Union National Association (CUNA) today announced election results for its Board of Directors Executive Committee Members.
Tony Budet, President/CEO of University Federal Credit Union, was elected as the CUNA Board Chairman. Budet will address the CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) tomorrow for the first time as Board Chairman.
“Tony is a community leader and steadfast advocate who knows the importance of ensuring credit unions remain relevant to our members and future members,” said CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle. “We’re excited to have him leading the CUNA Board of Directors as credit unions continue to look for innovative ways to serve our members through the economic recovery and beyond.”
“I am deeply honored to chair the CUNA Board and look forward to collaborating with my CUNA Board colleagues, the fine CUNA team, Leagues and, of course, credit unions to continue advancing our movement," said Tony Budet, president/CEO of University Federal Credit Union. "The substantive impact credit unions have on quality of life, on financial health, in our communities is a compelling story that must be told in D.C. and in our state capitals. A great big thank you is in order to all credit unions for collaborating with CUNA to ensure the legislative and regulatory settings in which those stories reside are healthy and supportive now and in the future."
Board of Directors Executive Committee Members are:
The Executive Committee Members steer CUNA throughout the year. They are supported by Directors that represent the diversity of the credit union movement. The newly elected members will serve through the 2023 Annual General Meeting.
Read more conference coverage from CUNA News, and get live updates on Twitter via @CUNA_News, @cumagazine, @CUNA, and by using the #CUNAGAC hashtag. You can also follow the conference on Facebook and Instagram. For a complete schedule and information on keynote speakers and breakout sessions, visit the CUNA GAC event page.
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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 120 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.
CONTACT:
Lauren Williams
CUNA Communications
202-672-3396