2026 Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Election
posted on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 in Announcements
2026 Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Election Notice
The 2026 Annual Meeting & Board of Directions Election of Community 1st Credit Union will be held Monday, January 26, 2026 at C1st Headquarters, 1100 Hutchinson Ave, Ottumwa, IA. The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm. Please RSVP to: marketing@c1stcu.com.
The nominating committee has selected five candidates to fill five vacancies.
Curt Hopkins was nominated to fill a vacancy on the Board, effective August 2025. He owns Hopkins Properties, LLC, and Pizza Ranch. Curt earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree from Indian Hills Community College and has been a C1st member since 1990. He shares that C1st has provided valuable opportunities for him and his businesses, and he looks forward to giving back through service on the Board.
Brian McWilliams was nominated to fill a vacancy on the Board, effective October 2025. He serves as President of McCune and Reed Insurance and holds a bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Northwest Missouri State University. Brian is an Executive Board Member of the Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation and has been a C1st member since 2014. He looks forward to helping strengthen members’ financial well-being and supporting the growth of local communities.
Anne Leathers was appointed to the C1st Board in 2016 and has served over 20 years on the C1st Audit Committee. She is an accountant for Indian Hills Community College and, together with her husband, operates a grain and cattle farm near Ollie, Iowa. Anne brings long-standing knowledge of C1st operations and a deep commitment to the organization’s financial stewardship.
Jason Eubanks has served on the C1st Board for 15 years. He is an Engineering Team Leader at John Deere and holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering from Iowa State University. A C1st member for more than two decades, Jason lives outside of Hedrick with his family and is committed to supporting C1st CU’s continued growth and member success.
Nathan Caraway was appointed to the C1st Board in 2023. A self-employed business owner for over 30 years, Nathan resides in Marion, Iowa, where he is actively involved in local boards and committees. He has been a C1st member since 2012 and values the opportunity to contribute his experience and perspective to the Board.
Members wishing to run for one of these seats must file an official petition for nomination, located at: c1stcu.com/petition and must be submitted to the C1st Board Secretary by 5:00 pm on Friday, November 21, 2025.
Address: Nominating Committee, Community 1st Credit Union, 1100 Hutchinson Ave., Ottumwa, IA 52501.
Email: marketing@c1stcu.com
- The petition must be signed by 200 members of C1st. Nominations must also include qualifications, biographical data, and a certificate stating the nominee’s agreement to nomination and willingness to serve if elected. Minimum qualifications for nominees include:
- A member or joint owner in good standing with C1st for at least 24 consecutive months
- At least 21 years old and an active user of Community 1st Credit Union services
- Able and willing to serve the membership by giving the time necessary to perform the duties of the board
- Ability to read and interpret financial statements
- Act in the best interest of the Community 1st Credit Union membership at all times
Nominations received after the closing date or incomplete nominations shall be disqualified by the Secretary. There will be no nominations from the floor. Election results will be announced at the annual meeting.
2025 ANNUAL REPORT