September 3, 2026
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Royal Credit Union (Royal) is proud to announce President & CEO, Brandon Riechers, has been elected to serve as treasurer and secretary for Circuit's Executive Committee.
Circuit is a credit union-owned innovation platform that brings together more than 80 credit unions and credit union service organizations to collaborate on emerging technologies, strategic partnerships, and industry innovation. Representing more than 51 million Members and $382 billion in assets, Circuit helps credit unions research, test, and implement new solutions that strengthen the industry and improve Member experiences.
As treasurer and secretary of the Executive Committee, Riechers will provide strategic leadership and governance for the organization. In this role, he will work alongside fellow executive committee members to guide Circuit's strategic direction, support sound financial oversight, and advance innovation initiatives that benefit credit unions nationwide.
"As cooperatives, credit unions have a long history of working together to better serve their Members through collaboration and shared purpose," said Riechers. "I'm honored to join Circuit's Executive Committee and help support efforts that strengthen our industry while creating a positive impact in the lives we touch."
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.
