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League Communications | Oct 23, 2026
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David Shadburne (L) accepts his award from League
Chairman Bryan Price of Indiana University CU. |
INDIANAPOLIS – David Shadburne, President/CEO of MidWest America FCU (Fort Wayne), received the Professional Achievement Award from the Indiana Credit Union League on October 2 during the Credit Union Awards Celebration, a special event during the League’s annual convention.
Shadburne joined the credit union in 2023, bringing nearly 30 years of banking experience, including a decade in the credit union movement. In just a few years, he has helped transform the credit union by renewing its focus on purpose, people, and community.
Named a “Best Place To Work” in Indiana for the past three years, the credit union has also benefited from Shadburne’s leadership in the areas of technology, expanded digital services, updated facilities, and innovative lending programs for underserved communities, first-time buyers, and green initiatives,
He has led his team to contribute more than 3,500 volunteer hours to nonprofits, and financial education efforts have reached more than 1,750 people. His personal giveback includes board service with organizations including the YWCA, Youth Service Bureau, Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Fort Wayne UNITED, Erin’s House for Grieving Kids, and the Boys & Girls Club.
The Indiana Credit Union League is the statewide trade association for credit unions in Indiana. Those credit unions serve more than 2.8 million Hoosiers.