2017 Credit Union Hero of the Year
James Schenck
Pentagon Federal CU - Tysons, VA
Instilling cooperative principles
►The readers of Credit Union Magazine selected James Schenck, CEO of Pentagon Federal Credit Union, as the 2017 Credit Union Hero of the Year. He was honored during the 2017 America's Credit Union Conference in Las Vegas.
Each year, Credit Union Magazine honors some of the credit union movement's heroes: People who exemplify the movement’s philosophy of “people helping people” and have gone the extra mile to make a difference in their communities.
You can be part of the selection process. Nominate your favorite hero, and he/she may be named the Credit Union Hero of the Year.
The 2017 Nominees
Amy Nelson
Point West CU - Portland, OR
Righting the ship
Dan Newberry
TTCU The Credit Union - Tulsa, OK
Leaving a legacy
Karen Reams
Millstream Area CU - Findlay, OH
Altruism as a way of life
James Schenck
Pentagon Federal CU - Tysons, VA
Instilling cooperative principles
Rock Stars 2023
Credit Union Rock Stars are outstanding credit union professionals and directors from a wide range of disciplines who inspire and innovate to advance the missions of their credit unions. The 25 members of the 11th class of Rock Stars were selected for their exceptional creativity, innovation, and passion.