Board of Directors
If you're interested in how the credit union operates, you may want to consider running for our board of directors! We're always looking for individuals with expertise to contribute to LCU. If you're 18 or older and have been a primary member for at least 90 days, you're eligible! For more information on becoming involved with the credit union board, contact
Norb West.
Volunteer
Open positions on LCU's volunteer board of directors are filled by holding elections at the annual meeting each March. Every Lakeview Credit Union member 16 years and over is encouraged to vote at the Annual Meeting.
Terms
Usually, each board member serves a three year term, and officers are elected by their fellow board members each year. To nominate yourself or a fellow member to serve on our board of directors, submit name and address to the nominating committee by the February deadline. Members accepted by the nominating committee will then be contacted for their approval to be listed on the ballot.
Our Volunteer Board Members
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A member since 1982, Norb decided long ago to have fun helping his credit union offer easy to use financial services at competitive rates. He believes that Lakeview Credit Union is here to serve the members in a safe and secure environment for today and into the future. He lives in Appleton with his wife and is an Agent for New York Life Insurance Company. "It is great to know that even in the roughest economic times Lakeview Credit Union will be there as always to serve our members needs!” |
| Norb West Chairman Term expires 2015 |
 Tom Luther Vice Chairman Term expires 2015 |
Tom Luther has actively supported credit unions for 30 years. He retired as board chairman from Kim Services Credit Union once it merged with Lakeview Credit Union in August 2005. Tom retired from Kimberly-Clark after 28 years of service as an engineer. He has an associate degree in machine design and a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He and his wife Betty have two children and five grandchildren. Tom is on the Board of Trustees for Algoma Boulevard Methodist Church and likes taking on projects around the house. “I’m looking forward to continuing to represent the members of Lakeview Credit Union as a volunteer board member.” |
 Larry Musich Secretary Term expires 2014 |
Larry has been an LCU member for about 39 years. Retired from Human Resources, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, he is anxious to continue to learn more about credit union operations and bring new and exciting services to our valuable membership. Larry currently holds the office of Secretary; he serves on the Policy, Compensation, and Insurance committees at the credit union. When not spending time with his grandchildren, he volunteers at Richmond Elementary School in Appleton, and occasionally counsels stroke patients and their families. Larry enjoys working on his computer and still hasn’t given up on those Minnesota Vikings. |
| "The most enjoyable thing we do as board members is work for members to maintain a healthy organization and introduce new and competitive services. By learning about credit union operations, we can help to bring members new and exciting services.” |
 Patrick Lowney Treasurer Term expires 2015 |
Pat is president of Lakeview Credit Union as well as serving as treasurer of our board. Aspirations of becoming a cartoonist faded away as Pat developed an interest in number-crunching during his time at UW-Oshkosh. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting, he completed his MBA and became a CPA as he began working his way up through the operations area at Lakeview. After just 10 years with the credit union, he was named president in 1993. He says it's the interaction with positive people that's kept him here. Pat is currently the voice of Lakeview in our radio ads. He enjoys walking, biking, reading and drawing in his spare time. |
| "I like the idea that people can come first in a business environment. If you treat people right, the rest will come." | |
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Brian is a CPA with both public and private accounting experience. He is currently employed as CFO at The Combination Door Company. Brian is also an adjunct professor at Lakeland College and teaches in the accounting department. He and his wife moved to Neenah in 1985 after meeting each other at UW-Oshkosh. Brian has been serving on several committees of the Board over the past year and is pleased to become a Director. "As a member of the LCU Board, I look forward to using my financial accounting experience to benefit the credit union and its members." |
| Brian Menard Board Member Term expires 2014 |
 Susan DeRuyter Board Member Term expires 2014 |
Susan DeRuyter joined LCU’s board of directors on August 1, 2005 as part of the merger with Kim Services CU. She had represented KSCU members for three and a half years and had been a member for 20 years. She is the CFO of the family business, Keyes & Sons Plumbing & Heating, Inc. She is married to Dale and has three children, four step children, and enjoys spending time with her seven grandchildren. “Credit unionsare more personal and have fewer fees. I talk everyone I know into joining.” |
 Kurt Kohler Board Member Term expires 2014 |
Kurt grew up in Northern Michigan and moved to the Fox Cities after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Security Administration. He also has an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice. Kurt is a Deputy Sheriff working as a jail supervisor for Calumet County, as well as the POSC (Principles Of Subject Control) Instructor. He also teaches at Fox Valley Technical College and is a certified instructor with the state. Kurt and his wife, Patty, live in the Town of Menasha with their 9 year-old son, Bryce. He enjoys golfing and boating. Kurt has served on the LCU board since 2005 and served as a committee-person for LCU for two years before that. "I'm impressed by the way LCU treats its members and staff and takes care of their needs by offering great services." |
 Michele Plach Board Member Term expires 2015 |
Michele is a Neenah native employed with Theda Clark Medical Center in the Patient Account Department. Her position requires her to balance cash that flows through the hospital, handle customer complaints and payments, as well as credit and collections. She was a member with Valley Health Credit Union and a volunteer on their board for two years prior to the merger with LCU in 2005. Michele and her husband have two children and reside in Neenah. In her free time, Michele enjoys reading, quilting and photography. "I am looking forward to the challenges that this position will bring while representing members of Lakeview Credit Union." |
 Linda Madsen Board Member Term Expires 2013 |
Linda is Director of Employment Services /School Coordinator for Todd Steven and Associates where her focus is facilitating community opportunities for transition students. A 30-year member, she has experienced a great deal of positive growth and change within LCU. While living overseas in Bangkok, Thailand for three years, Linda was involved in beta testing LCU’s online banking services. “It was awesome to know that our hometown financial institution could take care of us anywhere in the world!” She and her husband, Gary, have three grown children, Nick, Matt, and Sarah. She loves spending time with family and friends, skiing, biking, canoeing and reading. “The one thing that does not change and continues to impress me is the outstanding member service at Lakeview Credit Union.” |
 Jim Rudd Board Member Term expires 2013 |
Jim is an attorney with Remley & Sensenbrenner, S.C. in Neenah. Since joining the firm in 1991, he's concentrated his practice in the areas of corporate and business law, estate planning, real estate, and tax matters. Prior to that, Jim spent five years in the tax department of Ernst & Young. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) as well as an attorney. Jim resides in Neenah with his wife and two children. "This is an exciting opportunity to work with a great organization and great people. I enjoy serving on the board and helping LCU members as a result." |
 Bill Zwicky Board Member Term expires 2013 |
Bill was a member of Valley Health Credit Union since it was a one-room office in the basement of Theda Clark Hospital, was appointed to the Board of Directors in the fall of 2002, and was chosen by the VHCU board to represent them on our board after the merger with LCU. He is employed at Theda Clark in the surgery and Trauma Unit as a physiological monitoring technician. He and his wife reside in Darboy and enjoy skiing, camping and biking. "I bring to the board my expertise in dealing with crisis situations and my understanding of the needs of my peers. My credit union is my primary financial institution." |
Committees
Lakeview Credit Union has opportunities for members to volunteer on several different committees. Contact us for more information on where your talents might be put to use.
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Lakeview Credit Union, serving Neenah, Appleton, and anyone living or working in Calumet, Outagamie, Winnebago and Waupaca Counties in WI;
employees and retirees of Kimberly-Clark Corp and Fox River Paper; employees of the medical services industry; and the immediate family of any current member. Phone 920-729-5100.
employees and retirees of Kimberly-Clark Corp and Fox River Paper; employees of the medical services industry; and the immediate family of any current member. Phone 920-729-5100.