CU1’s EVP Jeffrey Rothmeyer Joins Panel on Strategic Loan Growth

Speaker announcement for Jeffrey Rothmeyer, EVP/Chief Lending Officer at Credit Union 1, participating in a session on credit union lending strategy and growth.

We’re delighted to welcome Jeffrey Rothmeyer as a panelist at the upcoming Credit Union Growth & Innovation Summit, happening February 9–11, 2026 in Oak Brook, Illinois.

In an era where credit unions must find new pathways to sustainable growth, Jeffrey Rothmeyer has built a reputation for delivering bold lending strategies that get results. As Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer at Credit Union 1, Jeff has architected high-impact programs that have redefined revenue generation and portfolio diversification.

Jeff’s leadership has been pivotal in CU1’s rise as a national player in commercial real estate and indirect lending. Since joining in 2020, he launched CU1’s CRE division—now recognized for its strength in 1031 tax exchange financing with nearly $1.5 billion in fundings. He also built an indirect lending engine that generates over $300 million annually in the competitive Chicagoland market.

In just five years, Jeff’s initiatives have helped CU1 generate robust loan growth, create new revenue streams, and scale nationally. Today, his team manages loan participation sales totaling over $350 million per year, spanning consumer, residential, and commercial sectors.

At the summit, Jeff will bring this deep expertise to the panel:
“Scaling Loan Growth in a Risk-Averse Economy: What’s Working Now”


This session explores practical approaches to growing loan portfolios while navigating today’s economic uncertainty—covering analytics, member-first design, and innovation without compromising risk standards.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from one of the industry’s most results-driven lending executives.

REGISTER TODAY to join us in Oak Brook, IL from February 9 to 11, 2026

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