Brian Gruender has joined Fox Communities Credit Union as their new Senior Vice President of Technology. This newly created position will provide leadership for the growing needs of Fox and will guide and support our Technology Teams, including Systems Support, Application Delivery and Infrastructure. In this role, Gruender is responsible for the overall leadership and daily execution of Fox’s technology efforts, ensuring that technology meets member expectations and supports future plans.
Previously Gruender served as Vice President Software Engineering at SECURA Insurance.
Gruender’s educational background includes an Executive Leadership Certificate from UW Madison School of Business, a Master’s Degree in Organizational Change Leadership from UW Platteville, and a Bachelor’s Degree from UW Parkside. He brings a variety of technical expertise, including C#, Java, Mulesoft, Oracle, SQL and others.
“The Fox Communities organization has a rich history serving our community and its members. I am incredibly excited to join the Fox Family, collectively drive technology initiatives, and continue to enhance our member’s overall experience,” said Gruender.
With over 85 years of experience, Fox Communities Credit Union proudly serves more than 130,000 members across 22 locations. As a member-owned financial institution, Fox prioritizes people over profits, ensuring members receive exceptional service and support. With a dedicated team of over 460 professionals and assets exceeding $3 billion, Fox is well-equipped to meet the financial needs of members. Fox was recognized as the #1 Best Credit Union in Appleton and Oshkosh in the 2024 “Best of” Community Choice Awards.
