LOWELL, Mass.– Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Mark S. Cochran, has been named one of Banker & Tradesman’s 2017 Credit Union Heroes. The award recognizes individuals in the credit union industry who dedicate their time and energy to help others within the local community and extend their support to various charities and organizations. Cochran is among 13 individuals to receive the award.
“I am so honored to receive the Credit Union Heroes award alongside so many wonderful credit union professionals,” said Cochran. “At Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union, we work together as a team to provide assistance to people in our community. Social responsibility is an integral part of our mission, and I am proud of the work we do each and every day,” he added.
Cochran has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union since 2007. His focus on community outreach and education directly relates to Jeanne D’Arc’s overall mission, and has helped the CU grow exponentially in assets, membership, locations and overall influence within the community, the credit union said.
“The Dunstable native has inspired Jeanne D’Arc employees to serve on various boards and volunteer 8,000 hours of their own time each year,” according to Jeanne D’Arc. “In 2016, more than 18,800 community members participated in the Credit Union’s Financial Education classes, taught by a team of enthusiastic financial education specialists.”
Cochran serves on a number of boards including The Lowell Plan; D’Youville Life and Wellness Community; Lowell General Hospital; Lawrence Partnership; Eastern Corporate Federal Credit Union; Octant Business Services; CUFSLP; and the We Share A Common Threat Foundation. He is also part of the Circle Health Governance Committee; Working Cities Challenge; UMass at Lowell Area Riverfront Committee; and the Massachusetts Credit Union League Legislative Committee.