At the 48th Annual Chairs’ Roundtable Forum in New Orleans, Jim  Hollingsworth, Board Chair of Keesler Federal Credit Union, was honored with the National Association  of Credit Union Chairs 2024 Leadership Award. 

Jim was presented the award in front of his peers and lauded for Keesler’s phenomenal growth  that took place under his leadership as Board Chair. His efforts contributed to Keesler receiving  numerous awards including Best CU in Mississippi, Defense Federal Credit Union CU of the Year,  Forbes #1 credit union in the State, and winner of the Sun Herald Newspapers “People Choice Award as  best Bank/Credit Union and Mortgage Company” multiple times. 

In 2013, he began attending NACUC’s Leadership Seminar and Chairs’ Roundtable Forum. He  was elected to the NACUC Board of Directors in October 2019 where he currently serves as Vice Chair. Jim has represented NACUC at his state league conferences encouraging other board leaders to join the  organization. Jim is also an active participant in NACUC’s listserve sharing his knowledge and  experience with other board leaders. 

The NACUC Leadership Award was created to honor exceptional board leaders, celebrating  exemplary leadership, governance excellence, innovation, and unwavering dedication that significantly  advances the credit union industry.