Indiana League’s McKenzie to retire, Beaumont named next leader

Indiana Credit Union League CEO John McKenzie will be retiring at year-end 2026 and the league board has named Chris Beaumont president, effective now, with a plan to transition him to the president/CEO role upon McKenzie’s retirement. McKenzie has led the league since 1990, and Beaumont has been with the organization since 1997.

“It has been an honor to work for decades to further the success of Indiana’s credit unions and the League, striving to build a culture of strong, unified advocacy, collaboration, and commitment to the purpose that distinguishes credit unions,” said McKenzie. “It has been a wonderful journey surrounded by tremendous credit union representatives including many wonderful League board members, as well as hard-working, dedicated league employees. I’ve been blessed to have this opportunity and look forward to a busy year again next year as CEO leading up to retirement, including working closely with long-time League colleague Chris Beaumont to move this leadership transition forward.”

McKenzie served on the CUNA (now America’s Credit Unions) board of directors and worked with the World Council of Credit Unions to host credit union representatives from nine nations over a span of many years to support development efforts.

Beaumont has held numerous positions with the league, most recently serving as executive vice president of league services and advocacy.

"I am grateful to the League Board for entrusting me with the opportunity to lead this tremendous organization," said Beaumont. "John has worked hard to build a deeply successful organization committed to tirelessly serving Indiana credit unions, and I look forward to working with our talented and dedicated team to build on the League's strengths and successes."