Bannockburn, IL (April 30, 2026) — Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU) hosted its 88th annual meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, bringing together members and staff for a virtual event focused on the credit union’s performance and priorities for the year ahead.
GLCU would like to thank everyone who attended its 88th Annual Membership Meeting. The meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on the credit union’s history, celebrate the collective strength of its membership, and share plans for the year ahead. GLCU is proud to serve communities by putting members’ financial goals first—people helping people—and looks forward to another year of growth and shared success.
During the meeting, members heard updates on GLCU’s financial performance, reviewed strategic plans for the upcoming year, and received additional organizational highlights, including new and retiring board members.
The changes include:
- Dionne Lewis, Manager – Tax, S&C Electric Company and current Supervisory Committee Member, was elected as Director
- Deborah Williams-Thurmond – Non-Profit Consultant, D.W. Provision Consulting, LLC, was elected as Associate Director
GLCU also presented an award to retiring board member Sarah Marshall for her dedicated volunteer service. Sarah joined GLCU in 2021 as a Supervisory Committee member, became a full Director in 2023 while continuing her Supervisory Committee work, and served on the Board Governance and Nominations Committee. GLCU thanks Sarah for her commitment and leadership and looks forward to her continued contributions to the credit union industry in the future.
An award was also presented to Steve Park, who has served on GLCU’s Board of Directors for more than 21 years. Steve joined the Board in 2005, served on various committees throughout his tenure, and was Board Chair from 2018 to 2024. Over the past year, he held the position of Emeritus Director. GLCU thanks Steve for his many years of dedicated volunteer service and lasting impact on the organization.
GLCU encourages members to visit its website for detailed minutes from the meeting, member Q&As, and to view the credit union’s annual report.
After the annual meeting, GLCU held an organizational meeting where board officers were announced. The board officers are:
- Pat Price – Board Chair
- Kevin Leman – Vice Chair
- Cathy Corbi – Secretary
- Lee Piekarz – Treasurer
About Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU)
Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Northern Illinois, Great Lakes Credit Union is banking for a greater good. As a not-for-profit financial cooperative with more than $1.4 billion in assets, GLCU is proud to serve more than 105,000 members in Chicagoland and surrounding areas, and to give back to its members and communities through education, volunteerism, and partnerships. Learn more at www.glcu.org.