To celebrate CU Times' 25^th anniversary, we asked readers which leaders have influenced the credit union industry most since 1990.

Based on our readers' picks, we compiled a list of 64. Now it's time to vote.

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Each week will narrow the field and eventually, we'll have our Credit Union Final Four and Champion. 

Randy Karnes, president/CEO of CU*Answers since 1994, redefined the CUSO structure and has captured considerable core processing market share.

Dick Johnson, longtime WesCorp CEO (1976-2002) and California Credit Union League leader, was instrumental in building the corporate credit union system.

John McKechnie has been a key figure in credit union advocacy since the passage of H.R. 1151. After serving as CUNA's senior lobbyist for 18 years, he was the NCUA's director of public and congressional affairs and is partner in the Washington firm Total Spectrum.

Chip Filson, former NCUA executive and co-founder of consultancy firm Callahan & Associates, influenced the NCUSIF, CLF, credit union balance sheets and strategy. 

Gary Raddon, founder, Raddon Financial Group, transformed credit union business models with consumer research, market analysis and MCIF tools.

Gary B. Wolter, retired president/CEO of the Alabama Credit Union League and founder of U.S. Central Corporate CU, has been called the dean of credit union league managers.

Dennis Dollar, former NCUA chairman (2001-2004), influenced credit union FOM rules, RegFlex and Access Across America. 

Eugene Farley is retired president/CEO of the Virginia Credit Union League. The league presents an award of excellence in his name each year to a leader who exemplifies the “people helping people” philosophy.