Long-Time Michigan CU Figure Chuck Kolin Passes

FLINT, Mich. – Charles (Chuck) Kolin, retired credit union CEO of Elga CU and former chairman of the Michigan CU League, died Aug. 24 at 76. Kolin began his credit union career as a volunteer with Elga CU in 1960 and was named general manager/CEO of the credit union in 1966. He served 27 years until his retirement in 1993. During that time he served as chairman of the Michigan League, vice chairman of CUCorp., and on various league and CUNA committees. Kolin’s two years as league chairman were marked by numerous achievements, including a comprehensive modernization of the Michigan CU Act in 1986, the first major rewrite of the act since its original passage in 1925. Among his survivors are his daughter, Martha Ninichuk, the former manager of St. Cletus CU and a former CUNA Director, who is active in the World Council of CUs.