Kent Zimmer

As the CEO of CU NextGen, Kent Zimmer continues his success in shaking up the credit union industry for the better.

For seven years, Kent helped lead Members Development Company, one of CU NextGen’s co-founders, first as the R&D CUSO’s Director of Finance and then as their Senior Vice President of Operations. During that time, he oversaw several of the CUSO’s strategic initiatives, including those that led to the creation of CU NextGen and MDC’s NextUP program, the credit union industry’s preeminent innovation training and development opportunity. Kent is no stranger to the needs of credit unions looking to grow and remain relevant in a financial services marketplace that continues to evolve with ever-increasing rapidity.

Kent brings a strong background in finance, project management, operations, and marketing from his previous career across multiple industries. He earned his bachelor of science in business administration from Northern Arizona University. Kent also brings with him to CU NextGen a determination to execute the vision to futureproof credit unions through the practical application of leading-edge technologies, solutions, and next-generation innovation.