March 4, 2024
MADISON, Wis. – The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) has elected Royal Credit Union Board Member, John Sackett, to serve as Chair of the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Sackett joined the Foundation Board in 2016 and served as Secretary in 2020 and Vice Chair from 2021-2023.
“We’re honored to have John, a long-time board member and committed credit union advocate, steward the Foundation’s Board of Directors,” stated Gigi Hyland, Executive Director of the National Credit Union Foundation.
“I am humbled to have been elected by my fellow board members to serve as Chair,” shared Sackett. “I look forward to continuing to support the Foundation’s efforts to promote financial well-being for all.”
Three other incumbent board members were successfully appointed to another term, including Robert Cashman, President/CEO of Metro Credit Union; Christine Cordell, SVP/Chief Project & Learning Officer of Blaze Credit Union; and Debbie Smith, President/CEO of Georgia United Credit Union.
New members appointed to the board include Enrique Delgadillo, President/CEO of BALANCE, Juan Fernandez, President/CEO of the Louisiana Credit Union League, David Sweitzer, Chief Experience Officer of TruStage, and Jenny Vipperman, President/CEO of ORNL Federal Credit Union.
Ratification of the new board members occurred during the Foundation’s annual meeting. For more information on the Foundation’s Board of Directors and their work, visit the Foundation’s website at ncuf.coop/about-impact/team/
About Royal Credit Union
Royal Credit Union is a federally insured credit union proudly serving over 300,000 Members in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Royal is driven by a core ideology built on a strong purpose and values. You can open an account or apply for a low-rate loan at Royal Credit Union if you live or work in 26 counties in western Wisconsin or 16 counties in Minnesota. Counties served in Wisconsin include Adams, Ashland, Bayfield, Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Lincoln, Marathon, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Washburn, and Wood. Counties served in Minnesota include Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Olmsted, Pine, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Wabasha, Washington, Winona and Wright. A complete list of Member eligibility requirements is available on the Royal Credit Union website. To learn more about Royal, visit rcu.org or call 800-341-9911.
