To celebrate CU Times' 25th anniversary, we askedreaders which leaders have influenced the credit union industrymost since 1990.

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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.”We're into the Sweet 16. Be sure to vote daily as the third roundends Friday.

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Here are your Most Influential Sweet 16:

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final four championshipHarriet May,former president/CEO of GECU (1978-2011) and former CUNA chair,earned a reputation as a tireless crusader for financial educationand counseling for housing, credit and foreclosure prevention.

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Ed Callahan, after serving as NCUA boardchairman and founding Callahan & Associates, led Patelco CU aspresident/CEO.

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final four championship DennisDollar, former NCUA chairman (2001-2004) influenced creditunion FOM rules, RegFlex and Access Across America.

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Teresa Freeborn has served as president/CEO ofXceed Financial Credit Union since 2006. She is also active in theFilene Research Institute's Research Council, Western CUNAManagement School, the Global Women's Leadership Network and CreditUnions for Kids.

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final four championshipSarah CanepaBang, president/chief strategy officer, CO-OP SharedBranching (2012-present) and former FSCC CEO (1999-2012) greatlyexpanded branch access to consumers and continues to promotetechnological innovation in the industry.

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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.

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final four championshipMarkSievewright, president, credit union solutions at FiservInc., has led the firm in developing core processing systems forcredit unions that have allowed them to keep up with technologicaldemands.

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Stan Hollen, CO-OP Financial Services CEO andformer CEO of Liberty Enterprises, greatly influenced credit unionproducts and services and increased access for members.

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final four championshipChip Filson,former NCUA executive and co-founder of consulting firm Callahan& Associates, influenced the NCUSIF, CLF, credit union balancesheets and strategy.

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Fred Johnson, president/CEO of CUES, helpedgrow membership from 3,000 to 10,000 and launched severalinitiatives to ensure top talent development such as the CEOInstitute and Center for CU Board Excellence.

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final four championshipBob Hoel is asenior scholar for Filene Research Institute and former FileneCEO.

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Gigi Hyland is executive director of theNational Credit Union Foundation and was also a former NCUA boardmember (2005-2012) and CUNA executive.

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final four championshipDick Johnson,longtime WesCorp CEO (1976-2002) and California Credit Union Leagueleader was instrumental in building the corporate credit unionsystem.

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Larry Blanchard, chairman, UBIT steeringcommittee (1996-present) and CMG senior consultant, served as a keystrategist behind Operation Grassroots to maintain regulatoryindependence for credit unions.

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final four championshipGary Raddon,founder, Raddon Financial Group, transformed credit union businessmodels with consumer research, market analysis and MCIF tools.

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

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