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The African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) today will induct five credit union leaders into its Hall of Fame during a virtual event. Register for the ceremony, beginning at 6 p.m. Eastern.

AACUC's Hall of Fame – created in 2008 – honors and recognizes African-Americans who have and are contributing to the credit union movement. Those inducted must have provided more than 10 years of service in the industry, worked to provide financial services for communities, and identified at least four accomplishments which have benefited African-Americans' access to financial capital.

The 2021 honorees include:

• Anthony Bailey, vice president of Pepco Federal Credit Union;
• Jim Blaine, retired president and CEO of State Employees' Credit Union of North Carolina;
• Gerald Brooks, board chairman of St. Louis Community Credit Union;
• John Pembroke, CEO of CUES; and
• Lynette Smith, president and CEO of TruEnergy Federal Credit Union, a NAFCU-member credit union.

View previous Hall of Fame inductees and access AACUC's dedicated Hall of Fame website.

AACUC is a non-profit organization of African-American professionals and volunteers in the industry was created to increase the strength of the global credit union community. Over the years, it has grown and is ever changing to meet the needs of the credit union community.

NAFCU is a proud supporter of AACUC and its initiative to promote the personal and professional growth of its members through scholarships and programs.