Chad Graves, president/CEO for the $9.9 billion, Colorado Springs, Colo.-based Ent Credit Union, was named to the Denver Business Journal’s Power Book class of 2025, a group of leaders recognized for driving meaningful change and shaping the future of Colorado’s economy. In April, Ent and the $9.7 billion, Apple Valley, Minn.-based Wings Credit Union announced plans for a merger of equals. Once finalized, the combined organization will operate under a Colorado state charter and continue as Wings Credit Union, with Graves retaining his role as CEO.

CUSOS

Synergent, the Maine Credit Union League’s financial technology and services CUSO, appointed Tyler Hudson as president, succeeding Randy Stolp. Hudson has 23 years of experience in the credit union industry, having first joined Synergent in 2005 as a programmer analyst. He previously worked on the front lines at a credit union in California and in a support role at Jack Henry’s Symitar division. At Synergent, he advanced through a series of leadership positions in technology and software delivery before briefly leaving to serve in a senior role at a credit union in New Hampshire. Since returning to Synergent in 2022, he has held executive roles including vice president of software delivery, chief information officer, COO, and most recently, EVP. In his new role, Hudson will lead Synergent’s continued evolution as a true partner to credit unions, expanding service capabilities, advancing innovation and fostering a culture rooted in collaboration, trust and purpose.

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