member Login

Minnesota Credit Union Network

  • Advocacy
    • Advocacy Programs >
      • GAC
      • Impact 22
      • Hike the Hill
    • Grassroots Action Center >
      • GREAT
      • Grassroots Coordinator Program
      • Project Zip Code
    • Support CU Advocacy
    • Regulatory Affairs
    • Political Publications
  • Professional Development
    • Calendar >
      • Event Policies
    • CEO Conference
    • GAC
    • Accelerate 23: Annual Conference
    • LEAD 22 Conference
    • Webinars
    • Get Involved >
      • MnCUN Mobile App
      • Chapters
      • Committees
      • Trailblazers
      • Tristate Mentorship Match
      • The CREW
      • Peer-to-Peer
      • Women's Leadership Network
  • Member Resources
    • Online Member Tools
    • MN CU Employee Benefits Plan >
      • Benefits Plan | Requesting a Quote
      • Guardian Life
    • Compliance >
      • Compliance and Audit Services
      • Submit a Compliance Question
      • PolicyAid
      • The Pulse: Compliance
    • Elder Financial Abuse Prevention
    • DEI >
      • CDFI Resources
    • News
    • Publications
    • The Pulse
    • Awareness Campaign
    • Awards >
      • Professional and Director of the Year >
        • Professional of the Year Form
        • Director of the Year Form
      • Marketing Awards
      • National Awards
    • CU FORWARD
    • CU Green
    • Health Savings Account Finder
  • About
    • About MnCUN >
      • Contact
      • Our Team
      • Board of Directors
      • Board Elections
    • About Credit Unions >
      • Impact Report
    • Partner with Us
  • Jobs
  • Solutions Directory
    • 2022 VIP, Strategic Alliance and Sponsor
  • Foundation
    • Capital Drive Village Financial
    • Contribute
    • Apply for a Grant >
      • DEI Grant Application
      • CUDE Grant Application
      • Financial & Audit Professional Grant Application
      • GAC Scholarship Application
      • Financial Education Grant Application
      • Professional Development Grant Application
      • Pandemic Relief Grants
    • Financial Education Resources
    • CU Builder
    • Foundation Programs >
      • Enhanced FiCEP Program
    • CU4Kids
    • Scholarship Council
  • Advocacy
    • Advocacy Programs >
      • GAC
      • Impact 22
      • Hike the Hill
    • Grassroots Action Center >
      • GREAT
      • Grassroots Coordinator Program
      • Project Zip Code
    • Support CU Advocacy
    • Regulatory Affairs
    • Political Publications
  • Professional Development
    • Calendar >
      • Event Policies
    • CEO Conference
    • GAC
    • Accelerate 23: Annual Conference
    • LEAD 22 Conference
    • Webinars
    • Get Involved >
      • MnCUN Mobile App
      • Chapters
      • Committees
      • Trailblazers
      • Tristate Mentorship Match
      • The CREW
      • Peer-to-Peer
      • Women's Leadership Network
  • Member Resources
    • Online Member Tools
    • MN CU Employee Benefits Plan >
      • Benefits Plan | Requesting a Quote
      • Guardian Life
    • Compliance >
      • Compliance and Audit Services
      • Submit a Compliance Question
      • PolicyAid
      • The Pulse: Compliance
    • Elder Financial Abuse Prevention
    • DEI >
      • CDFI Resources
    • News
    • Publications
    • The Pulse
    • Awareness Campaign
    • Awards >
      • Professional and Director of the Year >
        • Professional of the Year Form
        • Director of the Year Form
      • Marketing Awards
      • National Awards
    • CU FORWARD
    • CU Green
    • Health Savings Account Finder
  • About
    • About MnCUN >
      • Contact
      • Our Team
      • Board of Directors
      • Board Elections
    • About Credit Unions >
      • Impact Report
    • Partner with Us
  • Jobs
  • Solutions Directory
    • 2022 VIP, Strategic Alliance and Sponsor
  • Foundation
    • Capital Drive Village Financial
    • Contribute
    • Apply for a Grant >
      • DEI Grant Application
      • CUDE Grant Application
      • Financial & Audit Professional Grant Application
      • GAC Scholarship Application
      • Financial Education Grant Application
      • Professional Development Grant Application
      • Pandemic Relief Grants
    • Financial Education Resources
    • CU Builder
    • Foundation Programs >
      • Enhanced FiCEP Program
    • CU4Kids
    • Scholarship Council

News

ARTICLE

Date ArticleType
3/3/2022 6:00:00 AM Press Release

Minnesota Credit Union Advocates Inducted into CU House Hall of Leaders

WASHINGTON D.C., (March 3, 2022) - Two Minnesotans were among the individuals inducted into the 2022 Credit Union House Hall of Leaders in Washington D.C. this week. Inductees exemplify the “people helping people” philosophy and have demonstrated a commitment to inspiring others in the credit union movement.

Karen Fleming
Karen Fleming has served as CEO of HBI Employees Credit Union since June 2004. During her tenure, she has held many leadership roles in the credit union industry in Minnesota. Fleming served on the Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN) Board of Directors since 2008, including two years as Chair.

A strong champion of small credit unions, she served on MnCUN’s state-chartered credit union subcommittee, the Minnesota Department of Commerce's Credit Union Advisory Committee and has been a long-standing member of the CU Partners group, which helps provide resources and a network for small credit unions in the state. 

Karen is a never-ending champion for credit unions and often asks anyone she meets if they are a member. Running a credit union with a staff of two does not deter her from committing the time to being a champion for credit unions.

Dave Larson
Dave Larson is President and CEO of Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union, a position he has held since 2013. Prior to this, Larson served as Senior Vice President of Affinity Plus for nine years. 

As CEO, Larson led the turnaround effort to strengthen and rebuild the credit union. In 2019, Larson was honored as a Minnesota Credit Union “Outstanding Professional of the Year.” Under his leadership, Affinity Plus was named a “Top 150 Workplace” and designated “Best Credit Union in Minnesota” by Forbes three years in a row. 

Larson genuinely cares for the employees, the credit union’s members, and the communities that Affinity Plus serves. Larson is the 2022 Chair for the Board of Directors of Special Olympics Minnesota. Larson started Plus it Forward Day which under his leadership has since transitioned into CU FORWARD Day, involving more than 60 credit unions in the state giving back to their communities.
 
“Karen and Dave have dedicated their careers towards credit unions and their members,” said MnCUN President & CEO Mark Cummins. “Their substantial involvement in the industry has benefited credit unions here in Minnesota and the movement overall. I thank them for their service and congratulate them on the honor of being inducted into the Credit Union House Hall of Leaders.”

Developed in 2008, the Credit Union House Hall of Leaders recognizes credit union professionals and volunteers whose commitment to service has inspired others in the credit union movement. The names of honorees are prominently displayed in Credit Union House to remind visitors of those who have volunteered their time to perpetuate the credit union movement and who remain committed to the values and mission on which credit unions were founded.

Photo: (Left to Right) MnCUN President & CEO Mark Cummins, HBI Employees CEO Karen Fleming, and Affinity Plus CEO & President Dave Larson at the Credit Union House in Washington, D.C.

About MnCUN
The Minnesota Credit Union Network is the statewide trade association that works to ensure the success, growth, and vitality of Minnesota credit unions. With nearly $35 billion in assets, Minnesota credit unions are local, trusted financial cooperatives that serve 2 million members at almost 400 branch locations around the state. As not-for-profit institutions, credit unions give back to the communities they serve. For more information, visit mncun.org. 

 

 

VIP

Partner with Us
Contact Us
Request login credentials
About MnCUN
​
About Credit Unions
​CUNA
Picture
Copyright Minnesota Credit Union Network.  All Rights Reserved.
555 Wabasha Street North, Suite 200 |  Saint Paul, MN 55102
Phone: (651) 288-5170 | info@mncun.org | sitemap
If you are using a screen reader and are having problems using this website, please call (800) 477-1034 or email info@mncun.org for assistance.


Picture