Saturday, April 19, 2025

Each year Metro holds an Annual Meeting open to all members of the Credit Union. The 2025 Annual Meeting is currently planned for Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the Marriott Regency Hotel in Omaha. This year’s Annual Meeting will include only the business meeting, no meal or door prizes, and reports as required in the Credit Union’s bylaws. There is no cost to attend but please call 402-551-3052 to reserve a seat. 

Each year, three directors are elected to the Credit Union Board. In 2025, three incumbents, Directors John White, Erin Gubbels, and Marilyn McWilliams have each expressed a desire to serve an additional term and have been nominated to do so by the Nominating Committee. In accordance with our bylaws, nominations from the floor are not permitted. When the number of candidates equal the number of open positions, no ballot election will be held.

Current Metro members in good standing who have an interest in running for the Board after the Nominating Committee has submitted a slate of candidates may do so by submitting a petition signed by 1% of current members (approximately 440 as of writing), along with a statement of qualification and biographical information. This petition must be submitted to the Nominating Committee by March 5, 2025.

Metro Credit Union Directors serve as uncompensated volunteers elected from the membership to three-year terms. Directors are required to attend meetings at least monthly and be available for possible Committee assignments, special meetings, and trainings throughout the year.

 

Volunteer Director Biographies

John White, Incumbent, Member for 20 years

John has lived his entire life in Omaha, attending Westside High School and the University of Nebraska, Omaha. John has owned and operated a small business for 41 years.

He has served as President of the Westside Alumni Association, President of the Omaha Chapter of Painting and Decorating Association, and Trustee for Lutheran Church of the Master. John and wife Carol have two children (David and Emily). John is an avid golfer, hunter and boater.

“I first learned of Metro Credit Union years ago when I was providing service as a vendor. I was immediately impressed by the service provided by the staff and based on my experience, I later took the opportunity to become a member. I have served as a Metro Credit Union volunteer Director for the past 17 years and it would be my pleasure to continue serving in that capacity.”

 

Erin Gubbels, Incumbent, Member for 29 years

Erin first opened her checking account at Metro when she was fresh out of college, working at UNMC and needing to finance her first car (one of many through Metro!).


Most of Erin’s career has been in radio and television sales and sales management. After working in several other markets, Erin returned to Omaha - and Metro. Today she serves in a leadership role at a firm that provides technology solutions for radio and television stations, nationally and internationally.

Prior to joining the board, Erin had the opportunity to work with Metro as a vendor to develop a marketing campaign. “I learned so much about Metro in that process and was endlessly impressed with the leadership team and their vision.” Erin was proud to be invited to join the supervisory committee and, after seven years of serving on the committee, was equally honored to join the Board.

Erin and her husband Chris enjoy working around their farm, managing their small vineyard and flock of chickens, traveling, playing with their rescue dogs and spending time with their daughter, Molly.

 

Marilyn McWilliams, Incumbent, Member for 50 years

Marilyn’s volunteer service to the Credit Union spans more than 30 years, including time serving as Membership Officer, Supervisory Committee member, and volunteer Director, the role she holds today.


Marilyn cites the need for Metro to remain competitive by offering a full array of financial products and services to their members. To that end, she has been active in the development and implementation of many of the credit union’s products and services enjoyed by members today. Marilyn says she is committed to the idea that each member holds a stake in the future of the credit union and would appreciate the opportunity to help keep that philosophy in place.

She worked a total of 39 years for both Clarkson Hospital and Nebraska Medicine as an LPN, retiring in 2010. Marilyn has one son, Michael, living in California.