Curql Collective Welcomes B. Dan Berger as Strategic Advisor

Des Moines (January 16, 2024)Curql Collective, the leading credit union/fintech collaboration and strategic investment CUSO, is thrilled to announce the appointment of B. Dan Berger as Strategic Advisor. This strategic hire marks a significant milestone in Curql’s commitment to excellence and innovation.

Mr. Berger brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, with a proven track record as a credit union industry leader being President and CEO of the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU). His unique skills and leadership qualities align perfectly with Curql’s mission of bringing transformative technology to the credit union industry.

In this new role, Mr. Berger will advise the Curql Board of Managers and staff regarding strategy and direction. Dan’s insights and contributions will be pivotal in driving Curql’s continued success, its role as the market leader, and its commitment to creating the most impactful team in the industry.

“We are excited to welcome Dan Berger to the Curql family. His exceptional leadership skills and achievements make him a tremendous addition to our team. As we continue to lead, innovate, and grow, Dan will play a crucial role in making our ecosystem even more powerful in assisting credit unions in their digital transformation journey,” exclaimed Nick Evens, President and CEO at Curql Collective.

“The Board of Managers is very excited to announce Dan’s decision to join Curql. Curql’s commitment to our mission of bringing fintech to credit unions has never been stronger as we continue to innovate with the rollout of Curql Fund II and Curql Accelerate,” said Brenda Worrell, Curql Collective Board Chair and CEO of Idaho Central Credit Union. 

Dan Berger expressed his enthusiasm about joining Curql, stating, “Having worked for almost two decades helping credit unions grow and thrive, I have always encouraged CEOs and their teams to find ways to collaborate with fintech and technology partners. I’m genuinely excited to work with Curql because they provide an important bridge for the credit union industry to cutting-edge fintech necessary to remain relevant and grow.”

About Curql Collective

Curql Collective is a collaborative approach that brings investment capital, credit unions, and fintech together. Launched in 2020, Curql is steered by a collective of forward-thinking credit unions, including former founders, operators, and leaders in the fintech and investment spaces. The group’s flagship – Curql Fund I – invests in the visions of entrepreneurs who thoughtfully and purposefully develop financial services technology that revolutionizes and innovates how people engage with their money. For more information, please visit www.curql.com.

 

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