Episode Details

“Trust is something that can only be built by consistently doing the right thing over an extended period of time.” - Jeremy DeBruin

Thank you for tuning in to The CUInsight Network, with your host, Robbie Young, Vice President of Strategic Growth at CUInsight. In The CUInsight Network, we take a deeper dive with the thought leaders who support the credit union community. We discuss issues and challenges facing credit unions and identify best practices to learn and grow together.

My guest on today’s show is Jeremy DeBruin, Senior Area Vice President at Gallagher. Jeremy's story perfectly captures what sets the credit union market apart, and he shares how growing up in a blue-collar family shaped his outlook on work, leadership, and service—and why a pivotal moment from his childhood gave him an appreciation for a people-first philosophy. We discuss Jeremy's path into executive benefits, and the role Gallagher plays in helping credit unions hold onto exceptional leaders while remaining accountable long after a plan is put into place. Jeremy explains why his team is committed to providing guidance, administrative support, and follow-through for decades, ensuring credit unions have a trusted partner throughout the life of every plan!

Throughout our conversation, we spend time discussing what the strongest organizations are doing to prepare for the future, from succession planning and attracting younger leadership to building cultures that encourage talented people to stay and grow. Jeremy offers some thoughtful insights into how trust is earned, why patience often leads to better decisions than chasing the latest trend, and how an entire team working behind the scenes helps deliver the consistency clients depend on year after year.

As we wrap up the episode, Jeremy undergoes the usual round of rapid-fire questions, and he shares the leadership lessons that he learned from his father and longtime mentor Rich Brock. He also shares his fascination with mechanical watches, his favorite places to travel, the books that help keep his priorities in perspective, and why he remains deeply grateful to spend his career serving credit unions. Enjoy my conversation with Jeremy DeBruin!

Connect with Jeremy:
Jeremy DeBruin, Senior Area Vice President at Gallagher
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Show notes from this episode:
Shout-out: Oakland Athletics
Shout-out: New York Stock Exchange
Shout-out: Jeremy’s parents
Shout-out: Campbell’s Soup
Shout-out: Dave Ramsey
Shout-out: Bank of America
Place mentioned: Sacramento, CA
Place mentioned: New York City, NY
Shout-out: Rich Brock
Shout-out: Apple
Place mentioned: Anchorage