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

Based on our readers' picks, we compiled a list of 64. Now it'stime to vote. There's no login required, just select “Vote Now.”You can vote on all 32 match-ups daily to ensure your picks make itto the next round before the clock runs out.

For the next two weeks we'll showcase round one match-ups eachday on CUTimes.com.

Here's today's set:

Debbie Matz,NCUA Chairman and two-time board member (2009-present) streamlinedregulations and implemented corporate stabilization and reform.

Lois Kitsch is program director of the NationalCredit Union Foundation's REAL Solutions program and DevelopmentEducation program. She has been called the industry's cooperativeconscience.

Ed Callahan,after serving as NCUA board chairman and founding Callahan &Associates, led Patelco CU as president/CEO.

Chuck Bruen has served as president/CEO ofFirst Entertainment Credit Union since 1987 and is a technologyleader.

MichaelFryzel, financial services consultant and former NCUAboard member (2008-2014) and chairman (2008-2009), led the NCUA indeveloping a corporate stabilization plan and successfully lobbiedCongress and the U.S. Treasury to support it.

Ed Speed, retired president/CEO of TDECU, grewthe credit union grow from $400 million to $2 billion in assets. Hepromoted member-focused products and services.

James D.Likens, president/CEO of Western CUNA Management School,provided education for more than 3,000 credit union leaders. He hasengaged in national credit union political advocacy.

Terry West is president/CEO of Vystar CreditUnion and chaired the CUNA task force on the restructuring ofcorporate credit union system.

Rep. PaulKanjorski, (D-Pa. from 1985-2011) was one of the keyauthors of H.R. 1151, and sponsored many pieces of credit unionlegislation.

Judy McCartney, retired president/CEO OrangeCounty's Credit Union, grew the credit union from $66 million to$600 million. Active in advocacy, she created the first creditunion chief political officer position.

Gene O'Rourke,managing director, O'Rourke & Associates, has providedrecruiting and consulting services in leadership, successionplanning and compensation.

Fred Becker, retired president/CEO of NAFCU(2000-2013), was key player in the fight for corporatestabilization.

Anne Cochran,first female chair of WOCCU and president/CEO of the LouisianaCredit Union League, developed the Louisiana Credit UnionFoundation to provide financial assistance for statewide disasterrelief efforts following Hurricane Katrina.

Perry Dawson, retired president of SuncoastSchools FCU, led the launch of CUSO CSCU and championed low-costproducts and high-quality service for members.

Bob Hoel is asenior scholar Filene Research Institute and former Filene CEO.

Alfonse D'Amato, former New York senator(1981-1999), chaired the Senate Banking Committee and advanced H.R.1151.

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