We're pleased to announce that Patricia Wesenberg, President/CEO, has been chosen to serve as Chair of The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) Board of Directors. Patricia and her board colleagues provide oversite and guidance to the Foundation and their mission to improve people’s financial lives through credit unions.
Wesenberg, who has served on the NCUF Board of Directors since 2015, brings a wealth of experience having served for numerous local and non-profit organizations, traveled internationally with the World Council of Credit Unions, and previously served as Chair for the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Board.
Jim Nussle, CUNA President & CEO reacted enthusiastically immediately following the news.
“Congratulations to Patricia Wesenberg CEO of @Simplicity_CU of Marshfield,Wisconsin and former @CUNA Chair on becoming the Chair of the @NCUFoundation!’, he tweeted, “We look forward to continuing to work together! @AmericasCUs”, (Twitter, @Nussle, 12:11pm, Jan. 3, 2020)
Patricia is a steadfast Credit Union champion having started her Credit Union career in 1981 and has led the Simplicity CU Credit Union team as President/CEO since 1994.
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About The National Credit Union Foundation
the Foundation is the charitable arm of the U.S credit union movement, serving as a catalyst for change in people’s financial lives. The Foundation works to ignite understanding and focus on member financial health, inspire and create opportunities for credit unions to leverage their cooperative values and respond quickly when disaster strikes. Through cooperative support and action, the Foundation helps people achieve financial freedom.
