Through independent research and innovation, the Filene Research Institute explores issues vital to the future of credit unions and consumer finance.


Our Charter and Founding Members

Charter Members

Founding Members - Organizations

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Founding Members - Individuals

  • Ed Baranowski, Florida
  • James C. Barbre, Georgia
  • James L. Bryan, Texas
  • Irving R. Burling, Wisconsin
  • David L. Chatfield, California
  • Kathryn R. Coleman, Virginia
  • William B. Eckhardt, Alaska
  • Gary Gores, Texas
  • John P. Gregoire, Wisconsin
  • James A. Halls, Minnesota
  • Rudy Hanley, California
  • Dick Heins, Wisconsin
  • Robert F. Hoel, Wisconsin
  • Michael J. Judge, Pennsylvania
  • James W. Jukes, Wisconsin
  • Edward E. Levins, Georgia
  • Robert T. Lynch, Florida
  • Michael J. Mercer, Georgia
  • Thomas O. Olson, Wisconsin
  • Eugene O'Rourke, California
  • Nancy Pierce, Missouri
  • Gary L. Plank, Arizona
  • Omer K. Reed, Arizona
  • Gerald J. Ring, Wisconsin
  • R.C. Robertson, Arizona
  • Rosemarie Shultz, Washington
  • John Siefken, Illinois
  • Ralph S. Swoboda, Wisconsin
  • John Waggoner, Wisconsin
  • Larry T. Wilson, North Carolina
  • Eloise A. Woods, Georgia

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