June 30, 2026
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Royal Credit Union (Royal) has named Michael (Mickey) Noone Executive Vice President - Chief Commercial Banking Officer. In this role, Noone will oversee commercial lending, treasury management, and business deposits, helping deliver exceptional financial solutions for Royal's business Members.
Noone joined Royal in 2020, bringing more than 30 years of commercial lending experience and over 20 years leading business banking teams. He has focused much of his career on financing operating companies and has extensive expertise in treasury management.
"We are excited to welcome Mickey to Royal's executive team," said Brandon Riechers, Royal President and CEO. "Mickey has earned the trust of our Members and team members through his collaborative leadership, deep expertise in commercial banking, and commitment to helping businesses succeed. His experience and strategic vision will continue to strengthen our commercial banking services while advancing Royal's core purpose of creating a positive impact in the lives we touch."
Noone earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Outside of work, he has been involved in numerous community and professional organizations, including the YMCA and several local nonprofit and Chamber of Commerce boards. He is also one of the founders of Angels on the Water, a Wisconsin-based seed investment fund that supports early-stage entrepreneurs.
About Royal Credit Union
Royal Credit Union is a federally insured credit union proudly serving over 340,000 Members in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Royal is driven by a core ideology built on a strong purpose and values. Royal was recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2026 in Wisconsin and Minnesota. 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.
