Indiana League board elects first African American chair, all woman officers
October 27, 2022
The Indiana Credit Union League announced its newly elected board and a new director last week. The new board consists of all women in officer positions and its first African American chairwoman.
“This is noteworthy leadership for our state,” said Indiana League President John McKenzie. “Karen Madry is the first African American chair of the Indiana League, and this is the first time all four board officer positions have been held by females at the same time.”
“Having women and women of color in leadership roles matters. We celebrate this historic election. Congratulations to the Indiana League, Karen Madry, the new Chairwoman, and the officers,” said Samira Salem, CUNA’s vice president of DEI.
Last year, Madry served as Vice Chair, Nina Baker was Board Secretary and Cari Palmer was Treasurer.
Brett Rinker was elected to a three-year term, attending his first board meeting on Oct. 14.
2022-2023 Indiana League board members:
Chairwoman: Karen Madry, Afena Federal Credit Union
Vice Chair: Nina Baker, ProFed Federal Credit Union
Board Secretary: Cari Palmer, Energy Plus Credit Union
Treasurer: Amy Sink, Interra Credit Union
Director: Jill Banning, REGIONAL Federal Credit Union
Director: Andy Mattingly, FORUM Credit Union
Director: Bryan Price, Indiana University Credit Union
Director: Brett Rinker, Thrive Federal Credit Union
Credit Union Magazine’s Summer 2023 issue highlights the lending outlook for the rest of the year, how credit unions leverage fintech companies to boost digital lending, the power of lending partnerships, common Bank Secrecy Act violations, and the shift board members must make when becoming chair.
