Louisiana League Names New CEO

Louisiana League Names New CEO
February 2, 2018 Marketing GrafWebCUSO
Robert Gallman, the new president/CEO of the Louisiana Credit Union League

The board of directors of the Louisiana Credit Union League said Wednesday that Robert Gallman will become the new president/CEO of the statewide trade organization on March 1.

He succeeds the league’s President/CEO Anne Cochran who announced her intent to retire last July after serving more than 40 years in the movement.

For more than 20 years, Gallman has worked with the Cornerstone Credit Union League in Plano, Texas, the nation’s largest regional league that serves credit unions in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. At the Cornerstone League, he held multiple leadership roles including executive vice president, chief operations officer and chief business services officer. Previously, he served as the vice president and senior marketing officer at CUNA Mutual Insurance Co.

“Bob knows the credit union business inside and out. Working together, we look forward to strengthening and expanding our footprint throughout Louisiana,” said LCUL Board Chair Glen Beard. “His comprehensive knowledge of the day-to-day operations of our members, alongside his experience implementing strategic initiatives and developing business relationships, make him distinctly qualified to lead the organization.”

The league’s affiliation rate is nearly 96%, according to the Louisiana league’s 2016 annual report. There are approximately 190 Louisiana credit unions that serve more than 1.2 million members. “While the transition into retirement is bittersweet, I know that I am leaving the league in the best hands possible,” Cochran said. “Bob’s track record of effective and strategic leadership will guide the League through this transition and continue to grow our exceptional organization.”