TUSCON, Ariz.—Another credit union leader has weighed in on the announcement of Jim Nussle retiring from America’s Credit Unions, at the same time ACU says more “clarity” on Nussle’s decision may be provided in the future.
As CUToday.info reported, numerous credit union leaders reacted to the announcement, praising Nussle’s achievements over his 11-year career at CUNA and then ACU.
Matthew Gaspari, CEO of the $750-million Tucson FCU, told CUToday.info Nussle’s retirement marks the end of an era.
“But his influence on the credit union movement will resonate for years to come,” Gaspari said. “He navigated complex landscapes with unwavering dedication, leaving a legacy of progress and advocacy.”
As CUToday.info reported, ACU said Nussle did not specify an exact date for his retirement but rather expressed his desire to provide the ACU board the “full flexibility” to conduct a search for a CEO over the next several months on a timeline of their choosing, and to ensure his ongoing efforts to champion the organization’s advocacy agenda.
ACU said the board has selected Vice Chair Karen Harbin, president/CEO of Commonwealth Credit Union, to lead a search committee.
On a press call Monday morning, ACU Chief Advocacy Officer Carrie Hunt reminded that ACU has established a search committee and has selected Korn Ferry to assist the committee, adding “down the road we could see (providing) additional clarity.”