Leadership Shifts at Conservation Employees and Quantum CU

Posted: May 15, 2025 | Author: Cornerstone League

Career Moves and Milestones

At Cornerstone League, we’re proud of our members’ individual milestones and professional advancements. Here’s this week’s significant news.

Kevin Brueseke to Retire after 10 Years as Conservation Employees’ CU president

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Conservation Employees CU Kevin Brueseke to Retire

Jefferson City, Missouri-based Conservation Employees’ Credit Union President Kevin Brueseke will retire by year-end 2025.

During his presidency, Brueseke led Conservation Employees’ Credit Union to grow its assets by 65% and membership by 20%. He also expanded member rewards and digital banking services.

“Our growth came from meeting members’ needs and delivering value,” Brueseke said.

CECU now ranks 24th out of 700 U.S. credit unions with $100M–$250M in assets for member value, according to Callahan & Associates.

Brueseke joined CECU from the Missouri Division of Credit Unions, where he was a financial examiner. His credit union career began in 1981 at Arsenal Credit Union and included roles at Missouri Corporate Credit Union and the Missouri Credit Union Association. He is a certified league executive and Credit Union Development Educator.

Over 44 years, Brueseke supported the credit union movement through volunteer work, including service on Millennium Corporate’s board and CUNA’s Finance Council. He’s especially proud of running the Missouri Credit Union Foundation’s Buddy Bass Tournament, which raised over $1 million in 17 years, including $170,000 for local children’s hospitals.

Cornerstone Resources is leading the search for Brueseke’s successor.

Jacob Burrow Appointed President/CEO of Quantum Credit Union

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After a national search, Quantum Credit Union in Wichita, Kansas, has named Jacob Burrow as its next president/CEO, effective July 2025. He will succeed Chuck Bullock, who is retiring after 18 years of leadership.

Burrow has over 25 years in the credit union industry and has served as Quantum’s VP of operations since 2017. He played a key role in strategic efforts such as core system and debit card conversions, the merger with EquiShare Credit Union, branch network expansion, and the growth of business services. He also led initiatives to better serve Wichita’s Hispanic community, reinforcing Quantum’s focus on inclusion.

Burrow is a Wichita State graduate and an alumnus of the Southwest CUNA Management School, where he earned the Distinguished Professional of the Year honor in 2023.

Board Chair Dan Horine said, “While we are immensely grateful for Chuck’s long-standing contributions, we are equally enthusiastic about Jacob’s leadership. His deep understanding of our operations and vision for growth make him the right leader for this next chapter. We believe the future of Quantum Credit Union is in good hands.”

Founded in 1938, Quantum expanded from its telecom roots to a broader charter in 1996. In 2023, it received the Juntos Avanzamos designation for its service to the Hispanic community. Today, it serves over 11,200 members and manages $145 million in assets.