RCU FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – The RCU Foundation (Foundation) has named Jennifer McHugh Executive Director. In her new role, McHugh will serve as the Foundation’s chief executive, responsible for strategy, grantmaking, programming, governance, and operations. She reports to the RCU Foundation Board of Directors and will serve as the Board’s primary liaison. 

“The Foundation Board is confident that Jennifer’s leadership will help us continue to build strong, trusted relationships with our donors, grant applicants, funding recipients, and community partners,” said John Sackett, RCU Foundation President. “We are excited to partner with her to continue making a positive impact in the communities we serve.” 

McHugh joined Royal Credit Union (Royal) in 2011 and has served as the credit union’s Vice President-Community Engagement since 2020. She will continue in this role while assuming her new responsibilities as Executive Director of the RCU Foundation.  

“It is an honor to serve as the RCU Foundation’s first Executive Director,” said McHugh. “Since it was established in 2012, the Foundation has awarded over $12 million in grants to fund meaningful capital projects. I look forward to working closely with the Board to continue supporting area non-profit organizations that focus efforts in the areas of education, health and the arts.”  

McHugh is a credit union development educator (CUDE) and was selected as the 2021 CUES Exceptional Leader. She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Northern Illinois University and holds a master’s degree in strategic communication and innovation from Texas Tech University. 

About RCU Foundation 

The RCU Foundation (Foundation) was established in 2012 to support organizations and initiatives in communities where Royal Credit Union operates in western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota.  The Foundation focuses on large-scale, capital projects that help build community and create spaces where people come together. Focus areas include education, health, and the arts. Currently, it has awarded more than $12 million in grants. Contact foundation@rcu.org for more information. 

About Royal Credit Union 

Royal Credit Union is a federally insured credit union proudly serving over 330,000 Members in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Royal is driven by a core ideology built on a strong purpose and values. You can open an account or apply for a low-rate loan at Royal Credit Union if you live or work in 26 counties in western Wisconsin or 16 counties in Minnesota. Counties served in Wisconsin include Adams, Ashland, Bayfield, Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Lincoln, Marathon, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Washburn, and Wood. Counties served in Minnesota include Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Olmsted, Pine, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Wabasha, Washington, Winona and Wright. A complete list of Member eligibility requirements is available on the Royal Credit Union website. To learn more about Royal, visit rcu.org or call 800-341-9911.