Who is George?
As the Chief Research + Innovation Officer of the Filene Research Institute, George Hofheimer is responsible for arming credit unions with the practical, yet creative ideas they need to compete on their members' behalf. To do this, he manages an extensive pipeline of research projects and innovation programs, including the prestigious i3 group. Prior to joining Filene, George spent 8 years leading the executive education function for the Credit Union Executives Society (CUES).
Before his career in consumer finance, George spent his formative years in Uzbekistan working for such disparate organizations as the US Peace Corps, Price Waterhouse, the American Council of International Education and Qora-Tepa Village School. George earned an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and currently serves as the chairman of the board at Willy Street Coop, a $30 million, 20,000 member grocery cooperative.
George resides in Madison, Wisconsin with his lovely wife, Carrie and is the proud father of two wonderful boys.
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