The Road to a Stronger Credit Union Movement: A Message from ACU’s New President & CEO Scott Simpson

November 3, 2025

A message from Scott Simpson, America’s Credit Unions new president/CEO

To the credit union movement:

I’m just getting started in my new role as President and CEO of America’s Credit Unions, and while I am not new to credit unions, I recognize that there is a lot for me to learn, and a lot of opportunities to strengthen our movement.

I took this job because I believe wholeheartedly in the credit union mission. We’ve got challenges ahead, but I also know we’ve got something special here. I’m excited about what’s possible when we work together.

For those who don’t know me, I have been part of the credit union movement for over two decades, most recently in the League System serving California’s Credit Unions, Nevada’s Credit Unions, and Utah’s Credit Unions. Before that, I worked for a U.S. Senator and led the Utah Republican Party. I grew up as a “political hack,” if you will, but the call to protect and empower credit unions is something I felt connected to the first time I experienced the unique power of cooperative finance. I was hooked.

Over the last 20 years, I’ve remained astounded by what you do for your members. Credit unions change lives. You help folks build a better future, one member at a time. You rise to a greater calling every single day.

That kind of impact doesn’t happen by accident. It takes the right political, legislative and regulatory environments that allow you to focus on your members, build strong relationships, and meet their needs. That’s where America’s Credit Unions and the League System come in. We’re here to be your voice in Washington, to help create an environment where credit unions can exist without barriers, and ultimately thrive.

We’ll be working closely with you, your league, and industry partners to tackle the tough issues and make sure your voice is heard loud and clear in Washington, D.C., and beyond.

I know the road ahead won’t always be smooth. There’ll be bumps, detours, maybe even a few potholes. But if we stay focused on where we’re headed—a stronger, more connected credit union movement—we’ll get there together.

In the coming months, I’d love to hear from you. Your membership is important to me and your feedback will help shape our unified voice and direction.

I look forward to working closely with you and can’t wait to see what we accomplish.

Warm regards,

Scott Simpson
President & CEO
America’s Credit Unions

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