Gretchen Ziegler serves as Vice President of Credit Union Relations at Cornerstone League, where she focuses on strengthening relationships with credit unions exceeding $750 million in assets. In this role, she works closely with credit union leaders to better understand their priorities, foster meaningful engagement, and connect them with programs, resources, and services tailored to their needs. She also serves as a liaison to the International Relations Committee and the Innovation, Collaboration and Engagement Committee.

Ziegler joined Cornerstone in 1998 and spent more than two decades as a key member of the League’s Advocacy team before transitioning to Credit Union Relations in 2021. Drawing on her extensive advocacy experience and long-standing relationships with credit union leaders, she continues to strengthen member connections, encourage collaboration, and help credit unions maximize the value of their League membership.

Prior to joining Cornerstone, Ziegler worked for the Republican Party of Dallas County and the Victory ’98 campaign, supporting statewide Republican efforts on behalf of then-Gov. George W. Bush and Lt. Gov. Rick Perry. Her passion for politics and public policy, coupled with her appreciation for the credit union philosophy of people helping people, has shaped a career dedicated to supporting and advancing the credit union movement.