​(Manchester, NH) – The Board of Directors of America’s Credit Union Museum is pleased to announce that they have named the Skywalk at the Museum after longtime Chairman of the Museum, Michael L’Ecuyer. 
 
The decision was made unanimously by the Board after L’Ecuyer stepped down as Chair after serving for eight years.   L’Ecuyer first envisioned the Museum’s Research Center in 2012 and spearheaded the four-year Capital Campaign to create the Research Center and renovate the main Museum building.  The new CUNA Research Center opened in July 2018 and renovations on the primary Museum building have recently been completed.  
 
Museum Chairman, Paul Gentile, President/CEO of Merck Employees Federal Credit Union praised L’Ecuyer’s service stating, “Naming the Skywalk connecting the Museum to the CUNA Research Center is a fitting tribute to Mike’s leadership in connecting the past with the future.  The Museum Board is thrilled to memorialize Mike L’Ecuyer’s impact on both the America’s Credit Union Museum and the Credit Union industry.”
 
L’Ecuyer has served as President/CEO of Bellwether Community Credit Union in Manchester, NH for the last 18 years.   He recently announced that he will be retiring this fall.
 
About America’s Credit Union Museum
America’s Credit Union Museum and CUNA Research Center is housed in the building where the country’s first credit union was started in Manchester, NH.  The Museum offers a one-of-a-kind interactive experience that tangibly illustrates the roots of the credit union movement and the important role credit unions continue to play in the present and future.  
 
Contacts:
Stephanie G. Smith, ACUM Executive Director, 603-629-1553, ssmith@acumuseum.org
 

​MANCHESTER, NH – America’s Credit Union Museum (ACUM) today announced the election of Paul Gentile as chairman of the America’s Credit Union Museum Board of Directors.
Gentile replaces former chair Michael L’Ecuyer. L’Ecuyer is retiring from his position as president/CEO of Bellwether Community Credit Union, N.H. later this year.
“As chairman of the museum, Mike left big shoes to fill,” said Gentile. “His oversight of the expansion of the museum and the increase in support from the credit union community will be long lasting. We will continue to build upon this success and further increase exposure of the museum nationally. My hope is more and more credit unions will want their very unique story told through the Museum and ensure their rich history is preserved.”
“Paul is a great choice to lead the continued development of the Museum,” said L’Ecuyer. “It has been an honor to serve and see so many Credit Union leaders and partners support the important role the Museum plays in our industry. It is a vital part of our history and the keeper of the stories that make Credit Union unique and special.”
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America’s Credit Union Museum’s board consists of twelve members, including: Paul Gentile, President/CEO, Merck Employees Federal Credit Union, NJ; Ronald H. Covey, Jr., President/CEO, St. Mary's Bank Credit Union, NH; Mike L'Ecuyer, President/CEO, Bellwether Community CU, NH; Chuck Fagan, President, PSCU; Shawn Gilfedder, President/CEO, Kitsap Credit Union, WA; Peter J. Lemire, Esq., Lemire Family Representative; Lois Kitsch, CU Difference; Todd Mason, President/CEO, Maine Credit Union League/Synergent; Jim Nussle, President/CEO, Credit Union National Association; Michael Ray, CEO, Georgetown  Federal Credit Union, DC; and Bob Trunzo, President/CEO, CUNA Mutual Group.
The Museum recently finished construction of the CUNA Research Center and Richard L. “Dick” Ensweiler Research Library.  For additional information, visit https://www.acumuseum.org/news.   Tours of the Museum and Research Center are available by contacting the Museum at (603) 629-1553.
About America’s Credit Union Museum
America’s Credit Union Museum and CUNA Research Center is housed in the building where the country’s first credit union was started in Manchester, NH.  The Museum offers a one-of-a-kind interactive experience that tangibly illustrates the roots of the credit union movement and the important role credit unions continue to play in the present and future.  
 
Contacts:
Stephanie G. Smith, ACUM Executive Director, 603-629-1553, ssmith@acumuseum.org