Call For Nominations To Run For CCU's Board of Directors

Waukegan, IL, October 19, 2017- There are many reasons people trust credit unions to handle their financial needs, but perhaps the most important reason is this: credit union Members are also the owners, with a voice in the governance of their financial institution. That voice includes the opportunity to run for the credit union's Board of Directors. In that spirit, Consumers Credit Union (CCU; $1.15 Billion, Waukegan, IL) is accepting nominations for Members to run for its Board of Directors.

Members interested in applying to serve on CCU's Board should send a statement of intent via e-mail to Board@myconsumers.org, or by mail to Consumers Cooperative Credit Union, Attention: Nominating Committee, 1075 Tri-State Pkwy Suite #850 Gurnee, IL. 60031-1811.

Candidates must include their name, address plus daytime and evening phone numbers in order to be considered. Candidates must be a CCU Member for at least one year on or before the date of election to be eligible. The deadline for applying is 5:00 pm on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. The election is scheduled to be held at the Member-owned credit union's Annual Meeting on March 14, 2018. Those elected to the Board will serve a three (3) year term.

"Consumers Credit Union is looking for Members with an interest in guiding the future of CCU," said Sean M. Rathjen, CCU President/CEO. "The ability to serve on our all-volunteer Board of Directors is a privilege unique to credit unions. Our Board consists of thirteen Members who come from many different backgrounds. The diversity insures we explore opportunities and challenges from numerous points of view."

Volunteers serving on the Board of Directors are required to attend meetings approximately once per month throughout the year. "Our Board takes their responsibilities very seriously," continued Rathjen. "Their focus and insight on the operational aspects of CCU and its inner workings have helped us grow and evolve since the credit union began in 1930. We encourage all Members to consider serving on our Board and look forward to receiving applications from many qualified Members."

For more information about running for the Board of Directors, contact Melissa Bueno, Executive Assistant, at 877 ASK CCCU (877.275.2228), extension 8840. Consumers Credit Union is Member-owned with offices in Waukegan, Mundelein, Round Lake Beach, Gurnee, North Waukegan, Volo, Palatine, Schaumburg, and Northbrook, IL and Online at myconsumers.org.