Dupaco leader named CUES’ Outstanding Chief Executive

Joe Hearn, president and CEO of Dupaco Credit Union, has been named Credit Union Executive Society, or CUES, Outstanding Chief Executive, one of the industry’s highest individual honors. The award recognizes a CEO who demonstrates visionary leadership, organizational transformation, strong advocacy for the credit union movement and an unwavering commitment to members, employees and community impact. “Joe leads with unparalleled expertise and a big heart,” Ellen Goodmann Miller, Dupaco Credit Union board chair, said in a prepared statement. “Under his direction, Dupaco has become a beacon of opportunity, equity and community building across Iowa and beyond.” Hearn has led the financial cooperative since 2012. During this time, the credit union experienced sustained growth, with membership increasing from 68,000 to more than 179,000, and assets expanding from $1.06 billion to $3.5 billion. Also, Dupaco’s service area broadened from 28 to 118 counties — a reflection of both strategic expansion and growing member trust.