EUGENE, Ore.–Oregon Community Credit Union has named a successor for its retiring president and CEO, Ron Neumann.
The $3.5-billion OCCU has selected current Executive Vice President Gregory Schumacher to lead the organization effective May 1.
Schumacher has been with OCCU since 2013. As executive vice president, he oversees lending, credit services, finance, capital markets, business intelligence and administrative functions.
In addition to his work at OCCU, the credit union noted Schumacher currently serves as president of the OCCU Foundation and is also a member of the Oregon Governmental Affairs Committee of the GoWest Credit Union Association. Schumacher received his MBA (finance) from California State University, Long Beach, and his Doctor of Law degree (business law) from Whittier Law School and is a member of the Oregon State Bar Association.
“Stepping into the role of president & CEO is a true privilege,” Schumacher said in a statement. “Ron has built a strong, values-led credit union, and I am dedicated to carrying that legacy forward. Our focus remains steadfast: investing in the tools, resources and community partnerships that empower every member on their financial journey. Together with our talented team and board, we will continue to enrich lives.”
Overseen Strong Growth
Neumann has been president and CEO for eight years, and has been with OCCU for 15. Under his leadership, the credit union’s assets grew from $1.7 billion to more than $3.5 billion, membership expanded 80% from 150,000 to more than 284,000 and OCCU’s geographic field of membership expanded from 28 Oregon counties to 79 counties across Oregon, Washington and Idaho, OCCU said.
“OCCU has seen exceptional growth and innovation during Ron’s tenure as president and CEO,” Board Chair Bill Inge said in a statement. “Ron built a robust indirect lending program, led the credit union’s entry into the capital marketplace through loan participations and securitization, created OCCU Insurance Services and most recently completed a core conversion. Through all those achievements, his member-centric approach means we’ve come out stronger for our members, employees and the communities we serve.”
Community Giving
During his tenure, OCCU said Neumann championed OCCU’s community giving efforts, including establishing and chairing the OCCU Foundation, which has awarded more than $5 million in grants since 2018. He is past president of the Sacred Heart Medical Center Foundation board and has served on both credit union and community boards, including BenefisCU and Origence, where he helped advance strategic initiatives and strengthen industry collaboration.
