VACU’s Chris Shockley Recognized for Leadership, Credit Union’s Accomplishments by Virginia Business Magazine

Virginia Credit Union (VACU) President/CEO Chris Shockley is among those recognized by Virginia Business Magazine in its “Virginia 500” listing of the commonwealth’s most influential leaders in business, government, politics, and education. The article notes that Virginia Credit Union now serves almost 500,000 members following our successful Aug. 1 merger with Roanoke-based Member One Federal Credit Union.

Committed to the financial success of our members and the wellbeing of our communities, VACU has marked a number of notable accomplishments in the past 18 months under Shockley’s leadership.

• The credit union has opened or relocated five branch locations within the city of Richmond, not only to serve members, but to contribute to the financial strength of our community.
• VACU was honored with the Richmond Economic Development Partner of the Year Award in 2023 for its outstanding support of education and work to promote the economic vitality of the city.

• We also contributed $2 million in financial support, in-kind contributions, and volunteer help to aid some 200 community partners and nonprofits.
• Our nationally recognized financial education program reached more than 100,000 students and adults with lessons on money management last year and we successfully launched programs to teach kids how to save and help women confidently pursue financial wellbeing.
• The credit union is also celebrating its second consecutive Exceptional Workplace Award from Gallup, which in 2024 was awarded to only 60 organizations worldwide.

Learn more about the Virginia 500 list here!