2023 UP Chapter of MCUL Distinguished Service Award

Connie L Toensing – U.P. State Credit Union

Connie Toensing is the VP of Member Service at U.P. State Credit Union and a former CEO at Chippewa County Credit Union. With a career spanning back to 1984, Connie began as a Bookkeeper, Loan Officer, and Teller, eventually rising to the role of CEO in 1997. Throughout her tenure at Chippewa County Credit Union, Connie has been deeply involved in various committees for both the UP Chapter of Credit Unions and the Michigan Credit Union League (MCUL). She spent two years as Alternate Director and has served as Director for the MCUL for 12 years, starting in 2012. Since April 1997, she has been an active member of the UP Chapter Executive Committee and has co-chaired the UP Chapter Annual Meeting Committee. Connie's commitment to community service is evident in her role as Sault Area Chamber of Commerce Board Member. She has also served as past Board President. Financial Secretary for Orioles Nest 311, President of the Women’s Country Pool League, and her involvement in organizing and directing numerous Benefit Fundraisers and Group Celebrations. She also volunteers for the Chippewa County Fair Exhibit Hall, Kinross Recreation Center, and The Oaks Golf Course Committee. In her leisure time, Connie enjoys golfing, side-by-side riding, traveling, shooting pool, and supporting Tiger Baseball and Lions Football. Connie attended Lake Superior State University, where she studied Accounting and Business Administration. Connie and her husband, Fred, reside in Barbeau, MI; they share four children and enjoy being part of the lives of five grandchildren.

Distinguished Service Award Past Winners