Seeking Members for Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee

Horizon is seeking qualified members for the Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee. If you’re interested in serving, please submit your resume and a letter of interest to [email protected].

The deadline for submission is January 16, 2026. Please also plan to attend Horizon’s Annual Meeting, which typically happens in May. Once scheduled, it will show up in the events section on the Horizon home page.

Qualities and competencies

Horizon is seeking applicants with:

Sound business experience, preferably executive level
Knowledge of the credit union industry or other industries relevant to Horizon Credit Union’s business
A history of community engagement/involvement

Applicants should also have experience in areas such as:

Organizational finance
Strategic planning
Talent management
Risk management
Technology solutions
Accounting/audit
Legal/insurance
Real estate management

Eligibility

Candidates must:

Possess time, willingness, knowledge, experience and interests which will enhance the future of Horizon.
Be a full-service member and have maintained a primary deposit relationship (checking and savings deposit account) with Horizon Credit Union for the last 24 months prior to applying.
Be a member in good standing with no services suspended.
Be free of any criminal convictions including those involving dishonesty, breach of trust or moral turpitude.
Meet good credit qualifications and not have caused Horizon to suffer any financial loss due to failure to comply with terms governing a Horizon account.
Not have a conflict of interest, including be related to or in a domestic relationship with an employee of Horizon or a member of its Board of Directors or Supervisory Committee.
Not be a former Horizon employee until 24 months post-employment from the date of the application.
Complete an appointed term as an Associate Board Member or an elected term as a Supervisory Committee Member unless waived by nominating committee.
Present a cooperative spirit and good will contributing to the overall health of Horizon.
Meet other requirements as set forth in Horizon’s Bylaws and Policies established by the Board of Directors.

Board of Directors responsibilities

The Board of Directors is responsible to provide leadership, oversight and accountability for the credit union’s long-term success. It must do so while maintaining the best interest of Horizon’s membership as a whole. It accomplishes this by setting Horizon’s strategic direction, approving the annual strategies plan and budget, and overseeing the work of the CEO.

Board members are also involved in recruitment, performance and succession planning, adopting policies for implementation by Horizon’s management and ensuring the credit union is operating effectively overall.

Supervisory Committee responsibilities

The Supervisory Committee safeguards member assets by ensuring the credit union is operating properly. It does so by guiding the audit activities and internal control functions of the credit union. This includes oversight of the credit union’s financial statements and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.