Wisconsin’s ‘Legends of the Movement’ are Officially Inducted

MADISON, Wis.–The Wisconsin Credit Union Foundation has officially inducted its 2025 inductees to the Legends of The Movement. Legends of The Movement recognizes trailblazers, visionaries, and dedicated individuals who have made “extraordinary and lasting contributions to the credit union movement in Wisconsin and beyond, according to the foundation, which said inductees embody the “cooperative spirit and exemplify a lifelong commitment to the credit union philosophy of people helping people.”

The Inductees

This year’s inductees include:

  • Maurice “Maury” Dresang, former ]resident & CEO, Community First Credit Union (posthumous)
  • Paul Grinde, former executive vice president/former community development Oofficer, CoVantage Credit Union
  • Greg Hilbert, former president & CEO, Fox Communities Credit Union
  • Max Michaelson, former president & CEO/CCU Ambassador, Co-op Credit Union
  • Val Mindak, president & CEO, Park City Credit Union
  • Nancy Morgan, chief operating officer, Corporate Central Credit Union
  • Brian Prunty, former president & CEO, CoVantage Credit Union
  • Brett Thompson, former president & CEO, The Wisconsin Credit Union League
  • Catherine Tierney, president & CEO, Community First Credit Union
  • Colleen Woggon, president & CEO, Oakdale Credit Union

‘Exceptional Leadership’

“As Legends of The Movement, honorees have demonstrated exceptional leadership or influence that has contributed to the growth, development, and reputation of the credit union movement, displayed a proven track record of innovative practices or initiatives that have positively impacted credit unions or the financial well-being of members, committed fully to the eight Cooperative Principles, and made a lasting impact at the statewide level,” the foundation said. 

More on each inductee’s accomplishments is available.

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