Circuit Elects New Board of Directors Leadership

DENVER, Colo. — Circuit, a collaborative network of 80 credit union and CUSO Owners, announced new Board of Directors leadership elected at its Q3 Board Meeting.

April Clobes, President and CEO of Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, has been elected Chairperson of the Circuit Board of Directors. Brenda Worrell, President and CEO of ICCU, will serve as Vice Chairperson, and Brandon Riechers, President and CEO of Royal Credit Union, will serve as Secretary/Treasurer. James Nastars, President and CEO of Meritrust Credit Union, will serve as Immediate Past Chairperson.

Circuit’s Board of Directors guides the organization’s strategy and ensures its work remains aligned with the needs of its Owners and the broader credit union movement.

“April, Brenda and Brandon have each led their organizations through real change, and that experience matters as we push Circuit's work into new territory,” said Ned Tobey, CEO of Circuit.

“Credit unions are facing significant competitive pressure, and the organizations that will win are committed to collaborating on innovation solutions to meet members’ needs,” said Clobes. “This is exactly what Circuit exists to do. I’m energized to work the Circuit Owners to bring unique solutions to market.”

Circuit Executive Committee

• April Clobes, President and CEO, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union — Chairperson

• Brenda Worrell, President and CEO, ICCU — Vice Chairperson

• Brandon Riechers, President and CEO, Royal Credit Union — Secretary/Treasurer

• James Nastars, President and CEO, Meritrust Credit Union — Immediate Past Chairperson

Circuit Board of Directors

In addition to the Executive Committee, Circuit’s Board of Directors includes:

• Gail Enda, President and CEO, American Airlines Federal Credit Union

• Kevin Johnson, President and CEO, Suncoast Credit Union

• Kyle Markland, President and CEO, Municipal Credit Union

• Jeff Meshey, President and CEO, Desert Financial Credit Union

• David Tuyo, President and CEO, Peak Credit Union

• Brian Kaas, President and Managing Director, TruStage (Class B Director)

About Circuit

Circuit is a collaborative network of 80 credit union and CUSO Owners created to help credit unions compete, grow, and advance innovation. Circuit moves ideas from concept to scale faster through shared research and development, strategic partnerships, and emerging technology, turning collective strength into competitive advantage. By enabling collaboration and shared investment, Circuit accelerates innovation, drives real-world industry impact, and lessens the risks of going it alone. To learn more about Circuit, visit circuitcu.com.