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Scott Simpson Marks First Day Leading America’s Credit Unions

 WASHINGTON—  Today, Scott Simpson officially begins as the president and CEO of America’s Credit Unions. 

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Scott Simpson

"With more than 20 years of proven leadership in credit union advocacy and organizational strategy, and several years in public policy and politics, and organizational strategy, Simpson steps into the role with deep experience and a lengthy track record of advancing a unified credit union movement across multiple states and on the national stage—at a time when many Americans are in need of a trusted financial partner," ACU stated, noting the trade group represents CUs holding 95% of the industry's assets and serving more than 144 million members nationwide. 

“The credit union movement is at a pivotal moment in history,” said Simpson. “Credit unions have always stood apart by putting people before profit, and that mission is on full display during this government shutdown. As we work together with our credit union members, leagues, and system partners, we will strengthen our collective voice in Washington and ensure that credit unions remain a trusted source of financial opportunity in every community. Now is exactly the right moment to show how indispensable credit unions are to our nation.”

As president and CEO of America’s Credit Unions, Simpson will oversee the organization’s strategic priorities: "amplifying the credit union voice in Washington, safeguarding the industry’s not-for-profit tax status, deepening member engagement, and delivering world-class products, services, and events. His extensive experience managing high-stakes policy and reputational challenges, paired with his lifelong commitment to member service, positions him to unify and energize the credit union movement at a pivotal time for the industry."

 

Simpson brings a proven record of visionary leadership to his new role, having previously served as President and CEO of California’s Credit Unions and Nevada’s Credit Unions, as well as CEO of Utah’s Credit Unions. In these roles, he pioneered a cross-state partnership model that fostered collaboration while preserving strong, localized leadership. Under his guidance, credit unions in California, Nevada, and Utah successfully navigated complex political landscapes, strengthened their advocacy strategies, and broadened their reach to better serve diverse communities. He also launched Fuel Solutions, a nonprofit support organization dedicated to helping state trade associations achieve operational excellence.

 

Prior to joining the credit union movement, Simpson served as senior advisor to Sen. Orrin Hatch in Washington, D.C., and led the Utah Republican Party.


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