Notice of Annual Member Meeting &
2025 Board Election Nominations6
Our Annual Member Meeting will be held:
Thursday, May 28th, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.
Location TBD
NOTICE OF NOMINATION FOR ANNUAL BOARD ELECTION:
There are three positions available on the Board of Directors. Below is the biographical information on the candidates certified by the Nominating Committee for your consideration for the election to the Board of Directors. Nominations for vacancies may also be made by petition and signed by at least one percent (1%) of the membership or a minimum of 278 qualifying member signatures.
Nominations by petition must be submitted no later than Saturday, March 16, 20265 (postmarked by 12:00 midnight). Along with the petition, the nominees must submit a signed statement that they are agreeable to nomination and will serve if elected to office. Nominees will also need to submit a typed biography, including why they are interested in serving, their qualifications, and their education. Biographical information furnished will be printed and provided with the ballot. To run for the Board of Directors, nominees must be a Great Basin Federal Credit Union member who is at least 18 years of age.
Great Basin FCU Board Member Requirements:
- Must make the time and effort to perform the duties of a Director
- Prepare for, attend and participate in all Board meetings
- May not be related to or live with a current Great Basin FCU Board member, Committee Member or employee
- Must be of current sound financial standing (A credit report may be required)
- Must be an active member of Great Basin FCU and use its products/services
- Must be willing to attend educational meetings and seminars to further his/her knowledge of Great Basin FCU and the credit union movement
There will be no ballot process or nominations from the floor at the Annual Meeting (May 28, 2026). The petition, statement of willingness to serve, and biography should be submitted to: Chairman, Nominating Committee, Great Basin FCU —9770 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV 89511.
Candidate Biographies
Ron Korman (incumbent):
Ron Korman retired from the City of Sparks after a distinguished 27‑year career in public service. He began his credit union leadership journey with Sparks Employees Federal Credit Union, where he served as a board member for two years prior to the 2013 merger with Great Basin Federal Credit Union. Since the merger, Ron has continued his service on both the Supervisory Committee and the Board of Directors.
Originally from Alaska, Ron brings a global perspective shaped by time spent living in Nigeria, Egypt, Thailand, Indonesia, and Hawaii. He attended Oregon State University and the University of Alaska. His wife, Shawn, was born and raised in Reno, where they have built deep community roots.
Ron and Shawn share a large family with five children, fourteen grandchildren, and three golden retrievers. Ron is also committed to public safety and volunteerism, serving as President of Washoe County Search and Rescue, a not‑for‑profit organization. Outside of his community involvement, Ron enjoys spending time with family, camping, and gardening with Shawn.