MADISON, Wis. — Jeff Kline has been named CEO of MEMBERS Development Co.

Kline also serves as president and chief operating officer of Community America CUSO One, a Kansas City, Mo.-based CUSO holding company that owns or has owned all or part of six other CUSOs.

Formed in February 2000, MDC is a credit union/CUNA Mutual Group jointly owned member product and service research and development company. MDC ownership ranks currently include 56 credit unions/CUSOs, four corporate credit unions and two leagues.

“Jeff's background, diverse leadership experience, and his ability to build strong partnerships will make him a great asset to MDC,” said Dan McCue, MDC board chair and president of Coca-Cola Family Federal Credit Union.

A 23-year industry veteran, Kline, who was also selected to the inaugural class of the Filene Research Institute's i3 program and has served as a board member of Member Gateways, LLC, said he's ready to come aboard.

“I'm excited about the opportunities we have with MEMBERS Development Company,” Kline said. “I look forward to working with our MDC owners and across the entire credit union system to strengthen the products and services credit unions offer to their members.”