Rachel Morris Selected as National “Crashing the GAC” Advocacy Leader
Paducah, KY (Jan. 28, 2026) — Signet Federal Credit Union Operations team member and Credit Union Advocacy Ambassador Rachel Morris has been selected as one of the 2026 Crashers for Crash the GAC, a nationally competitive leadership and advocacy program hosted by Filene Research Institute’s Cooperative Trust. Morris will represent Signet and Kentucky’s credit union movement at the Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) in Washington, D.C., March 1–5, 2026, the largest credit union advocacy event in the nation.
Each year, more than 60 emerging credit union leaders from across the country are chosen through a rigorous application process to participate in the 17th annual Crash the GAC program. Crashers gain direct access to key industry conversations, meetings with top credit union executives, and leadership development experiences designed to strengthen both their careers and the cooperative credit union system.
“Rachel’s selection is a reflection of her heart for service and her passion for advocating for our members and our industry,” said Jimmilyn Hancock, CEO and President of Signet Federal Credit Union. “As a Credit Union Advocacy Ambassador, she already understands that ‘people helping people’ goes beyond our branches and into policy, education, and long-term impact. We are incredibly proud to see her represent Signet on a national stage.”
Crash the GAC provides participants with a front-row seat to the credit union movement’s most important policy discussions while connecting them with peers from credit unions of all asset sizes and roles. The experience is designed to deepen participants’ understanding of the credit union mission and prepare the next generation of cooperative leaders.
“One of the things that gives me the most confidence in the future of this movement is the next generation stepping up,” said Scott Simpson, President and CEO of America’s Credit Unions. “The leaders selected to Crash the GAC represent the talent, passion, and purpose that will shape the future of cooperative finance, and I’m excited to see the impact they’ll have not just at GAC, but throughout their careers. Their presence strengthens our movement and ensures the credit union difference remains strong for years to come.”
Crash the GAC programming is made possible by The Cooperative Trust from Filene Research Institute, with generous support from America’s Credit Unions. Participants are selected from a highly competitive national applicant pool and represent a diverse cross-section of the credit union industry.
Morris’s selection highlights Signet Federal Credit Union’s ongoing commitment to developing future leaders and advocating for policies that protect members and strengthen communities throughout Western Kentucky.
For more information about Crash the GAC and the credit union movement’s advocacy efforts, visit filene.org or americascreditunions.org.