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Little Canada, Minn. - MN Catholic Credit Union (MCCU) has named John Hardekopf as its new president/CEO taking over from David Sawin who is retiring after 16 years at the helm. Cornerstone Resources conducted the executive search for the $43 million credit union. Hardekopf has over 33 years of credit union management experience with three credit unions. His passion for strategic leadership, sustainable growth, and retail operations will help MN Catholic continue to positively impact the financial health of its members. Hardekopf comes to MCCU from Financial One Credit Union in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, where he served as VP of consumer lending. He was responsible for underwriting all consumer loan applications, managing the loan support team, and managing indirect loan underwriters. At Financial One, Hardekopf trained staff on receiving and processing incoming loan applications. Prior to Financial One, Hardekopf spent 22 years as the president/CEO of STARCOR Credit Union. Hardekopf grew STARCOR from $3 million to $10 million by expanding its charter and field of membership. On Hardekopf’s hiring, Sawin said, “I am thrilled that John will be taking over for me. I have known him for about 20 years and have admired his many accomplishments. I know I am leaving MCCU in good hands.” Sawin is looking forward to spending more time with family and friends as well as his hobbies of woodworking and sailing.
Little Canada, Minn. - MN Catholic Credit Union (MCCU) has named John Hardekopf as its new president/CEO taking over from David Sawin who is retiring after 16 years at the helm. Cornerstone Resources conducted the executive search for the $43 million credit union.
Hardekopf has over 33 years of credit union management experience with three credit unions. His passion for strategic leadership, sustainable growth, and retail operations will help MN Catholic continue to positively impact the financial health of its members.
Hardekopf comes to MCCU from Financial One Credit Union in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, where he served as VP of consumer lending. He was responsible for underwriting all consumer loan applications, managing the loan support team, and managing indirect loan underwriters. At Financial One, Hardekopf trained staff on receiving and processing incoming loan applications.
Prior to Financial One, Hardekopf spent 22 years as the president/CEO of STARCOR Credit Union. Hardekopf grew STARCOR from $3 million to $10 million by expanding its charter and field of membership.
On Hardekopf’s hiring, Sawin said, “I am thrilled that John will be taking over for me. I have known him for about 20 years and have admired his many accomplishments. I know I am leaving MCCU in good hands.” Sawin is looking forward to spending more time with family and friends as well as his hobbies of woodworking and sailing.