Catie McDonald named Director of Credit Union System Relations
MADISON, Wis. — Today, TruStage® announced the appointment of Catie McDonald as Director of Credit Union System Relations. McDonald will lead the company's Credit Union System Relations team and serve as the senior relationship manager for credit union leagues, associations and key system partners. She will be responsible for advancing the company's strategic relationships in support of the credit union system.
McDonald brings nearly two decades of leadership experience across the credit union system. Most recently, she opened her own advising firm, McDonald Consulting, helping credit unions nationwide navigate strategic planning, governance, succession planning and organizational change. Prior to that she served as Chief Impact Officer for the National Credit Union Foundation and senior advisor with FarWell Advisory Services. McDonald also spent more than 15 years with America’s Credit Unions and TruStage, holding leadership positions responsible for strategy enablement, business planning, corporate strategy and enterprise transformation initiatives.
"Catie brings an exceptional combination of strategic insight, relationship-building expertise and deep commitment to the credit union movement," said TruStage vice president of Brand Strategy and Engagement, Danielle Cruz. "Her extensive experience working across the system, coupled with her ability to align vision with execution, makes her uniquely qualified to lead this important function. We are excited to welcome her to TruStage and look forward to the positive impact she will have on our partners, our company and the credit unions we serve."
"I'm honored to return to TruStage and continue supporting a movement that has been central to my career," said McDonald. "The strength of the credit union movement comes from how we show up for each other, and TruStage plays a critical role in helping turn that collaboration into real impact. This role is about listening closely, aligning on what matters most and delivering solutions that help credit unions grow and better serve their members. I'm excited to be part of this work moving forward."
McDonald will begin her tenure at TruStage on July 6, 2026.
About TruStage
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