The History of CUNA

In 1934, CUNA replaced the Credit Union National Extension Bureau and Roy Bergengren became CUNA's first managing director.

In 1936, CUNA formed CUNA Supply Cooperative to supply forms and other materials to credit unions. Starting with only three employees in a basement shop, CUNA Supply is now part of CUNA Strategic Services, Inc., which provides needed products and services to credit unions.

When CUNA was organized in 1934, it was a federation of state leagues. Credit unions were affiliated with CUNA through their league. In 1996, CUNA conducted a movement-wide study, the Renewal Project, and changed its bylaws to:

• Make credit unions members of both CUNA and their league;
• Provide for credit union election of 18 of 24 CUNA Board members; and
• Allow credit unions to vote on CUNA bylaw and dues changes.