[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 182 (Friday, October 23, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E981]
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     RECOGNIZING THE ROLE OF CREDIT UNIONS AND CONGRATULATING LISA 
       SCHLEHUBER ON HER ELECTION TO THE NAFCU BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 23, 2020

  Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
role of credit unions across the country, and especially in Indiana. 
I'd also like congratulate Indiana's Lisa Schlehuber on her recent 
election to the Board of Directors of the National Association of 
Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU).
  Credit unions play a vital role in our nation's banking ecosystem 
allowing more people to access capital, obtain mortgages, and receive 
other financial tools that are otherwise difficult to obtain. 
Additionally, I've seen firsthand in my own district, how credit unions 
provided vital services during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure that the 
smallest of businesses received the necessary aid to assist during such 
trying times.
  Lisa currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Elements 
Financial Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. 
She has 37 years of experience in accounting and financial management 
and has served as the CEO of Elements since 2005. During her tenure as 
CEO of Elements, the credit union has grown by over 60% and now manages 
$1.66 billion in assets and serves 112,000 members. Recently, Elements 
was honored as one of Indiana's best places to work.
  Lisa has a wealth of financial services and leadership knowledge. Her 
vision and decision-making skills will be a valuable addition to the 
NAFCU Board and credit unions for years to come. Lisa attended DePauw 
University and is an active member of her community, sitting on the 
local United Way and Chamber of Commerce boards.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Lisa Schlehuber and 
wishing her the best of luck in her new role on the NAFCU Board of 
Directors. I look forward to working with her and NAFCU members to 
better serve our constituents during these challenging times.

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