Ben Nickel

Ben Nickel has over a decade of experience in the credit union sector, currently serving as Vice President of Branch Operations at Empeople Credit Union since December 2014. Prior to this role, Ben held various positions at Deere Employees Credit Union, including Vice President of Branch Operations and Assistant Vice President of Branch Operations, contributing significantly to operations and consumer sales. Ben's career began at Deere Employees Credit Union, where roles included Regional Business Development Manager and Business Development Manager. Ben holds a Master of Science degree obtained from Western Illinois University (2002-2004) and a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from the same institution (1995-1999).