League system, AACUL congratulate Simpson on new, national role

August 15, 2025

Credit union leagues around the country and the American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL), congratulated Scott Simpson on being named the next president/CEO of America’s Credit Unions following the announcement Tuesday.

“On behalf of the AACUL, I’m thrilled to congratulate my longtime colleague and friend, Scott Simpson, on being named the next president and CEO of America’s Credit Unions,” shared AACUL Chair and CrossState Credit Union Association President/CEO Patrick Conway. “Having served alongside Scott as fellow league presidents, I’ve seen firsthand his passion for the credit union movement, his ability to bring people together, and his unwavering commitment to our members. Scott’s deep experience, collaborative spirit, and vision for the future will be an incredible asset to our unified voice, and I look forward to working closely with him in his new role.”

With more than two decades of proven leadership in the credit union-league system championing credit union advocacy, public policy, and organizational strategy, Simpson steps into the role with deep experience and a strong track record of advancing a unified credit union movement across multiple states and on the national stage. He served on America’s Credit Unions Board, the AACUL board for nearly a decade, and received AACUL’s highest recognition — the Eagle Award, in December 2024.

“AACUL congratulates Scott Simpson on being named the next President and CEO of America’s Credit Unions. Scott is a trusted and respected leader whose deep experience in advocacy and association leadership has made a lasting impact at both the state and national levels,” said AACUL President Brad Miller. “He understands the importance of collaboration across leagues, credit unions, and industry partners, and he brings the vision and skill needed to lead our movement into the future. We look forward to working closely with Scott to strengthen our unified voice to protect and advance a vibrant credit union system.”

Simpson spoke to CUBroadcast this week about his leadership motivations, advocacy goals for the credit union movement, and why political engagement is needed now more than ever.