April 18, 2022
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Royal Credit Union (Royal) has named Grant Beardsley Executive Vice President- Chief Legal Officer. In this role, Beardsley is responsible for developing and leading Royal’s corporate legal strategy. Beardsley joined Royal in 2019 as Royal’s first Corporate Counsel. Beardsley held extensive prior experience in the private practice of law representing businesses, individuals, and municipalities in all aspects of general corporate and transactional matters. Beardsley previously worked at Royal as a co-op teller from 2002 to 2006, and was part of the team that opened the first student-run credit union branch in Memorial High School in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
“Over the past two and a half years, Grant has played an instrumental role in helping Royal better serve our Members and supporting the credit union movement at both the state and national levels,” said Brandon Riechers, Royal Credit Union President/CEO. “His values align with Royal’s core purpose, and his experience and strategic mindset make him an excellent addition to the Executive Team.”
Beardsley graduated from the University of Minnesota, with a Bachelors of Arts in economics and received his law degree from Stetson University College of Law in Florida. Beardsley is licensed to practice law in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Florida.
Over the years, Beardsley has served on several non-profit boards and government committees, and has coached several youth athletic teams. Beardsley and his wife, Emily, currently reside in their hometown, Eau Claire, with their two children, Jack and Morgan.
About Royal Credit Union
Royal Credit Union is a federally insured credit union proudly serving over 250,000 Members in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Royal is driven by a core ideology built on a strong purpose and values. 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. Realtors in the state of Wisconsin or Minnesota are also eligible to join the credit union. Visit rcu.org or call Royal Credit Union at 800-341-9911 for more information.
