Ken Noland

A commitment to service

Ken Noland has been a member of LGFCU since 1996. He began his credit union service in 2007 by serving on its Northern Mountain Advisory Council, and joined the Board of Directors in 2014.

Noland believes that, “serving as a credit union Board member has enabled him to give back and help the 400,000 members who work hard, may live paycheck to paycheck, and sometimes need our help.”

The skills and knowledge Noland brings to the LGFCU Board have been developed and sharpened during his more than 30 years spent working in North Carolina local government. He’s worked most of his career as Town Manager of Wilkesboro, where he’s been since 1999 – one of the most significant accomplishments of his career.

“It has allowed for continuity, to do things that we might not have been able to do with a change of management all the time,” said Noland. Under Noland’s watchful eye, the small town has accomplished a lot: rebuilt 90% of the underground utility system, added inclusive park amenities for children; added biking and hiking trails, community gardens, and pickleball courts; and revitalized downtown, all without raising taxes.

“We are very excited that we’ve been able to create features that draw visitors to our park system and our town,” Noland said. “We’ve created an environment that is healthy for people physically and mentally, and we’ve built every bit of it oursleves. A lot of people are very proud of our community.”