Sarah Wainscott has been selected as the next president and CEO of the Wisconsin Credit Union League succeeding Brett Thompson who is retiring.
“The board of directors is immensely grateful for Brett’s decades of servant leadership, which has made The Wisconsin Credit Union League one of the strongest Leagues in the nation,” said Christine Moczynski, president and CEO of Prime Financial Credit Union and board chair. “Brett’s steadfast leadership has built a solid foundation of advocacy, collaboration, and unity for Wisconsin’s credit unions and our members.”
“Sarah Wainscott’s extensive experience and dedication to Wisconsin’s credit unions made her the standout choice in our national search,” said Brandon Riechers, The league’s search committee chair and president and CEO of Royal Credit Union. “Sarah’s proven track record in leading strategic initiatives and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation make her the perfect choice to guide us through this exciting new chapter.”
“I have had the privilege of seeing, firsthand, the passion and sincerity credit unions bring toward achieving financial wellbeing for all throughout my career at The League,” said Wainscott. “Having the opportunity to further champion Wisconsin credit unions and work to amplify their impact is the honor of a lifetime.”
Wainscott began her career at The League in 2010 as a government affairs assistant. She continued to expand her career in other roles such as director of government affairs, vice president of government affairs, and most recently as senior vice president of advocacy. Wainscott is also an active Association of Wisconsin Lobbyists board member and serves on the Inaugural Advocacy Committee for the American Association of Credit Union Leagues. Wainscott holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and communication arts and a master’s degree in public affairs from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
