2019
Ron Glasgowhonorarium made by SPIRE Credit Union
Ron Glasgow has been a strong supporter of credit unions for nearly 60 years. In 1960, he first took on the role of Treasurer/Manager of a credit union in Iowa and then spent the next 34 years with the CUNA Mutual Group. In 2008, Glasgow joined the SPIRE Credit Union Board of Directors and served as Vice Chair from 2014 until the end of 2019. |
Jon Seemanhonorarium made by SPIRE Credit Union
Jon Seeman has been involved in the financial industry since 1986 but began his credit union career at TruStone Financial Federal Credit Union (the former Teacher Federal Credit Union) of Golden Valley, MN in 1996. He held senior level positions and eventually became the Interim President/CEO. In 2008, Jon accepted the position of President/CEO of City-County Federal Credit Union in Brookly Center, MN where he stayed until 2010 when he joined the team at SPIRE Credit Union as their Chief Financial Office. Jon was named the CFO of the Year in 2015 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. He retired at the end of 2019. |
Dick Nesvoldhonorarium made by SouthPoint Financial Credit Union
Dick Nesvold, the retired CEO of SouthPoint Financial Credit Union and served in that role for 23 years and represented Minnesota Credit Unions as a member of the Cooperative Network Board of Directors and as a former chair of the Minnesota Credit Union Network.
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Linda Jacobsonhonorarium made by Fulda Area Credit UnionLinda Jacobson, the retiring CEO of Fulda Area Credit Union was instrumental in the growth of the credit union for over 30 years. Linda's leadership has helped Fulda Area CU grow to almost $120M in assets and over 10,000 members during her tenure as CEO.
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Marlin "Andy" Anderson honorarium made by Minnco Credit Union
Since the late 70s, Andy has faithfully attended to the needs of the credit union by serving on the Board. Andy has been actively involved in the success and growth of the credit union, including the construction, remodeling, and expansion of all Minnco locations. He has attended over 500 meetings, numerous conferences, network and chapter events and he continually displayed his enthusiasm and leadership qualities in everything he does. |
Joyce Kalbakdalenhonorarium made by Wings Financial Credit UnionKalbakdalen served as CEO of Soo Select Credit Union for 27 years. In late 2018, Soo Select members voted to merge with Wings Financial. Soo Select Credit Union was founded in 1953 to serve employees of the Soo Line Railroad in the Thief River Falls, Minnesota area. Soo Select grew to $15 million in assets and 2,800 members under her leadership.
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Bridget Petersenhonoraium made by SPIRE Credit UnionBridget Petersen, Market VP of Community Outreach, joined SPIRE through a merger with Greater MN CU in 2015, where she held the position of VP of HR and Training. In her current role, Petersen oversees SPIRE's philanthropy, public and media functions and financial literacy efforts upholding the credit union’s values and mission.
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2018
Bill Rakerhonorarium made by Firefly Credit UnionBill's contribution to the movement began with his oversight of the nation’s first-student-run credit union in Kentucky and includes leadership in the World Council of Credit Unions. Bill retired as President/CEO of Firefly in 2018. During his tenure at Firefly, assets grew over 500% and the credit union was approved for one of the largest community charters in the nation.
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Bob Kirkhonorarium made by Mill City Credit UnionBob Kirk spent his 31-year career at General Mills as a finance professional and joined the Mill City Credit Union as a Board Member in 2002. Bob has served as the Board Chair of Mill City Credit Union from 2004 -2015. Since 2015, Bob has served the organization as Vice Chair. Bob provided unwavering leadership through a period of dramatic growth, opportunity and challenge.
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Kent Greffhonorarium made by Mill City Credit UnionSince 2000, Kent Greff has served as Mill City Credit Union (formerly General Mill Credit Union) as President and CEO. In his nearly 40-year career, Kent has served on every committee of the Minnesota Credit Union Network and in every officer position. His service has extended across three states, four credit unions, two countries (Paraguay and Poland), and a multitude of volunteer leadership roles. He was recognized in 2017 with the National Hall of Leaders Award by the Credit Union House in Washington D.C.
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Earl Robertsonhonorarium made by Mill City Credit UnionEarl Robertson spent his 41-year career at General Mills in Finance and Accounting, including stints in many locations across the country. He was part of the team that organized the General Mill Sperry Employee Credit Union at the San Francisco office in 1958 and served as the first Treasurer. Earl joined Mill City Credit Union in 1973 and was elected to the Board of Directors in 1990 where he held the positions of Director, Secretary, Vice Chair and Chairman of the Board.With sixty years of involvement in the industry, Earl epitomizes the true cooperative spirit.
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George Patchinhonorarium made by Minnesota Valley Federal Credit Union
George Patchin served on Minnesota Valley FCU's board of directors since 1970 and for decades as Treasurer and leader of the Elections, Facilitties and ALM committees. Patchin has been instrumental in Minnesota Valley's growth from $10 million and 1,000 members to $170 million and 15,000 members. Patchin is a former high school teacher and a recipient of the Minnesota Credit Union Network Volunteer of the Year, and a dedicated and active champion of the credit union movement.
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Gary Denault honorarium made by Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
Gary Denault was a member of the Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union Board of Directors for 44 years – including five years as board Chair – and retired from his volunteer service in 2017. Gary worked in Minnesota State government for 20 years as a professional, supervisor, and manager.Gary Denault was a member of the Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union Board of Directors for 44 years – including five years as board Chair – and retired from his volunteer service in 2017. Gary worked in Minnesota State government for 20 years as a professional, supervisor, and manager.
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Bill Halloran honorarium made by Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
Bill Halloran volunteered on the Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union Supervisory Committee from 2006 to 2018, with nearly half of this time spent serving as the chair of the Supervisory Committee. During his time on the Supervisory Committee, Bill used his extensive accounting and finance background to provide oversight and guidance as the Credit Union’s transformed its operating model, advanced its ALM capabilities, developed its Risk Management program and strengthened its financial and internal audit functions. |
Randy Nelsonhonorarium made by Heartland Credit Union
Randy has served on the Heartland Board for 20 years – including nine years serving as board chair. During Randy’s time on the board the credit union grew $66 million dollars in assets, expanded their geographical charter twice and opened a new branch. Randy currently is Vice President of Enterprise Credit and President of CHS Capital. He is truly a credit union advocate. |
Barb Brownhonorarium made by Northwoods Credit Union
Barb lives the Credit Union philosophy of people helping people. It is apparent that every decision she makes is with her members and employees at heart. Barb is involved in the credit union movement through the local league by helping to plan meetings and attending all league events. Barb is also very involved with the Credit Union National Association. Barb has been able to keep the credit union philosophy strong while also recognizing the need to grow and keep up with technology and an ever-changing industry. |
Larry Champeauxhonorarium made by Northern Communities Credit Union
Larry Champeaux retired from Northern Communities Credit Union in 2016 as the President and CEO. During Larry’s credit union career, he displayed true passion of the Credit Union Movement, respect to his peers, and provided exceptional leadership. Larry’s career in the credit union industry spanned a remarkable 30 years. |
Rich Gabrielson honorarium made by Mayo Employees Federal Credit Union
Rich Gabrielson was a CPA working with Minnesota credit union supervisory committees, boards of directors and management throughout his 36-year career at CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP. Gabrielson retired in 2013. Dedicated to credit unions and his profession, Gabrielson and the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation established the Financial & Audit Professionals Grant Fund, which provides up to $2,000 in annual grant funding for Minnesota credit union staff and volunteers who have financial and audit-related responsibilities. |
Lon Krugerhonorarium made by Accentra Credit Union
Lon Krueger started his career with Accentra {formerly known as Hormel Employees Credit Union) in March of 1977. He quickly moved up through the accounting department to become the CFO. In December of 1987 Lon was named the President/CEO and led the Credit Union through much success until his retirement in April 2008. Lon's vision and leadership saw the credit union grow from $44 million in total assets to $100 million during his time as President/CEO. Lon was active in the credit union industry on a state and national level and his passion for credit unions was evident in everything he did. |
MaryJean Lidstonehonorarium made by CUNA Mutual Group
For more than 41 years, MaryJean started every day looking for ways to make credit unions more successful. Her dedication and focus forwarded credit unions in Minnesota and beyond as she connected the dots and marshaled resources to help credit unions better serve their members. Her passion and commitment will continue to have a lasting impact. |
Scott Lundgrenhonorarium made by Centricity Credit Union
Scott Lundgren retired from Centricity Credit Union (formerly Hermantown Federal Credit Union) at the end of March after three decades of service to the credit union movement. Scott began as a teller and worked his way up to the position of CEO leading two separate credit unions during his career, the last 16 years with Centricity Credit Union. Scott's relationship driven approach has led to financial and member satisfaction success. |
Dolf Moon honorarium made by Novation Credit Union
Dolf Moon has served on the Novation board of directors for 18 years and was a driving force behind the credit union’s outstanding growth in Hutchinson and McLeod County. He is passionate about the important role credit unions play in the lives of consumers, is well respected by his fellow board members, and consistently championed for the credit union management and staff. |
Del Provosthonorarium made by Members Cooperative Credit Union
Prevost begin his career as President & CEO of Members Cooperative Credit Union in 1991 until his retirement in 2007. Prevost served on the Network’s Board of Directors from 1998 to 2003, serving as Chairman from 2002 to 2003. Additionally, Prevost served on the Network’s Political Involvement Committee and was instrumental in the passage of the modernization of the State Credit Union Act. Actively involved in the community, officiated football games at the high school and collegiate level for 25 years |
2017
Roger R. Nelson
memoriam contribution made by Minnesota Valley Federal Credit Union
Stanley E. Ellison
honorarium made by South Metro Federal Credit Union
Mary Ann Kosel
honorarium made by South Metro Federal & Wakota Federal Credit Unions
James Snyder
honorarium made by City & County Credit Union
memoriam contribution made by Minnesota Valley Federal Credit Union
Stanley E. Ellison
honorarium made by South Metro Federal Credit Union
Mary Ann Kosel
honorarium made by South Metro Federal & Wakota Federal Credit Unions
James Snyder
honorarium made by City & County Credit Union
2016
Kenneth L. Kurth
honorarium made by Mayo Employees Federal Credit Union
Lu Hammer
honorarium made by SPIRE Credit Union
Donald Eschenbacher
memoriam contribution made by Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union
Stanley Hollen
honorarium contribution made by CO-OP Shared Branching
Steve Oien
honorarium contribution made by Minnco Credit Union
Kristie Jacobson
honorarium contribution made by Mayo Employees Federal Credit Union
honorarium made by Mayo Employees Federal Credit Union
Lu Hammer
honorarium made by SPIRE Credit Union
Donald Eschenbacher
memoriam contribution made by Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union
Stanley Hollen
honorarium contribution made by CO-OP Shared Branching
Steve Oien
honorarium contribution made by Minnco Credit Union
Kristie Jacobson
honorarium contribution made by Mayo Employees Federal Credit Union
2015
Darryll Palmer
honorarium contribution made by Soo Line Credit Union
Merritt Linzie
honorarium contribution made by Hiway Federal Credit Union
Jerry Holland
honorarium contribution made by Hiway Federal Credit Union
Joanne Johnson
honorarium contribution made by US Federal Credit Union
Ray Burnett
memoriam contribution made by Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union
honorarium contribution made by Soo Line Credit Union
Merritt Linzie
honorarium contribution made by Hiway Federal Credit Union
Jerry Holland
honorarium contribution made by Hiway Federal Credit Union
Joanne Johnson
honorarium contribution made by US Federal Credit Union
Ray Burnett
memoriam contribution made by Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union
2014
Penny K. Jarnot
honorarium contribution made by Energy Services Federal Credit Union
Jacqueline Moen
honorarium contribution made by Mayo Employees Federal Credit Union
Jim DeBilzan
honorarium contribution made by Unity One Credit Union
Steve Ahlness
honorarium contribution made by Greater Minnesota Credit Union
Robert Kigin
honorarium contribution made by CUNA Mutual Group
Debbie Bruns
honorarium contribution made by Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
Jim Seifert
honorarium contribution made by Hiway Federal Credit Union
Harry Carter
honorarium contribution made by TopLine Federal Credit Union
honorarium contribution made by Energy Services Federal Credit Union
Jacqueline Moen
honorarium contribution made by Mayo Employees Federal Credit Union
Jim DeBilzan
honorarium contribution made by Unity One Credit Union
Steve Ahlness
honorarium contribution made by Greater Minnesota Credit Union
Robert Kigin
honorarium contribution made by CUNA Mutual Group
Debbie Bruns
honorarium contribution made by Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
Jim Seifert
honorarium contribution made by Hiway Federal Credit Union
Harry Carter
honorarium contribution made by TopLine Federal Credit Union
2013
Judy Greff
honorarium contribution made by Associated Healthcare Credit Union
Allan J. Brennan
honorarium contribution made by Postal Credit Union
Merlin J. Magnusson
memoriam contribution made by General Mills Federal Credit Union
Jeff Schwalen
honorarium contribution made by Hiway Federal Credit Union
Robert Marks
memoriam contribution made by Mayo Employees Federal Credit Union
Gail Krall
honorarium contribution made by Minnesota Power Employees Credit Union
Bill Winter
honorarium contribution made by St. Cloud Federal Credit Union
Lee Benedict
honorarium contribution made by Soo Line Credit Union
Roger McClure
honorarium contribution made by Postal Credit Union
honorarium contribution made by Associated Healthcare Credit Union
Allan J. Brennan
honorarium contribution made by Postal Credit Union
Merlin J. Magnusson
memoriam contribution made by General Mills Federal Credit Union
Jeff Schwalen
honorarium contribution made by Hiway Federal Credit Union
Robert Marks
memoriam contribution made by Mayo Employees Federal Credit Union
Gail Krall
honorarium contribution made by Minnesota Power Employees Credit Union
Bill Winter
honorarium contribution made by St. Cloud Federal Credit Union
Lee Benedict
honorarium contribution made by Soo Line Credit Union
Roger McClure
honorarium contribution made by Postal Credit Union
2012
Walter Noreen
memoriam contribution made by Postal Credit Union
James Pierce
memoriam contribution made by Postal Credit Union
Michael Hoey
honorarium contribution made by Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
Carl Long
honorarium contribution made by US Federal Credit Union
Russ Plunkett
honorarium contribution made by Postal Credit Union
memoriam contribution made by Postal Credit Union
James Pierce
memoriam contribution made by Postal Credit Union
Michael Hoey
honorarium contribution made by Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
Carl Long
honorarium contribution made by US Federal Credit Union
Russ Plunkett
honorarium contribution made by Postal Credit Union
2011
Marv Folkestad
memoriam contribution made by Richfield Bloomington Credit Union
Quentin Johnson
honorarium contribution made by Richfield Bloomington Credit Union
Lynn Kothe
honorarium contribution made by North Memorial Federal Credit Union
John E. Larson
memoriam contribution made by Liz Larson & Minnco Credit Union
memoriam contribution made by Richfield Bloomington Credit Union
Quentin Johnson
honorarium contribution made by Richfield Bloomington Credit Union
Lynn Kothe
honorarium contribution made by North Memorial Federal Credit Union
John E. Larson
memoriam contribution made by Liz Larson & Minnco Credit Union
2010
Pat DeHaan
memoriam contribution made by Minnesota Item Processing Corporation
memoriam contribution made by Minnesota Item Processing Corporation
2008
Bill Brooks
memoriam contribution made by US Federal Credit Union
Dean Nelson
honorarium contribution made by CU Companies
Carl Sandburg
memoriam contribution made by Novation Credit Union
Sen. David H. Senjem
honorarium contribution made by Mayo Employees Federal Credit Union
memoriam contribution made by US Federal Credit Union
Dean Nelson
honorarium contribution made by CU Companies
Carl Sandburg
memoriam contribution made by Novation Credit Union
Sen. David H. Senjem
honorarium contribution made by Mayo Employees Federal Credit Union