2026 Annual Meeting
posted on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 in Announcements
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2026 Annual Meeting
Members of Community 1st Credit Union held their 89th Annual Meeting at C1st Corporate Center on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM. Board members present were: Courtney Jones, Jason Eubanks, Bianca Myers, Sandra Wirfs, John Mayberry, Anne Leathers, and Brian McWilliams. Not present were: Curt Hopkins
Board Chair Courtney Jones called the meeting to order at 6:04 pm. A quorum was reached with 45 people in attendance. The minutes of the last annual meeting were reviewed. A motion was made by Jaime Thomas, second motion was made by Ivy Griffiths. Ayes from all. None opposed.
Old Business: Board Chair, Courtney Jones, took a moment to recognize and thank the C1st Board of Directors for their service to C1st, along with the individuals who serve on the Audit and Credit Committee. Jones expressed deep appreciation for the staff and the work they do to make C1st the organization it is, along with tremendous feedback from conference participants about C1st.
Greg Hanshaw, President and CEO, shared the accomplishments achieved in 2025, highlighting the 1st Time Home Buyer Grant success, the Financial Education outreach, and the path C1st paves by giving back to the communities.
New Business: No election was needed. The nominating committee selected four candidates to fill four vacancies. The 2027 Annual Meeting date was set to Monday, January 25th, 2027.
A motion was made by Jason Eubanks to adjourn the meeting. Jones adjourned the meeting at 6:19 PM.
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.
2026 ANNUAL REPORT