Gregg Wells Receives 2025 Calvin H. Jackson Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteer of the Year
CrossState Credit Union Association is proud to announce that Gregg Wells, longtime Chairman of AmeriChoice Federal Credit Union, has been named the 2025 Credit Union Volunteer of the Year, receiving the Calvin H. Jackson Lifetime Achievement Award. Wells accepted the award during Awards Night at Connect, the Association’s Annual Convention held on May 21, 2025, at Wind Creek Hotel in Bethlehem, PA.
The award honors individuals who have demonstrated outstanding volunteer service, embodying the credit union spirit of “People Helping People.” It is named in memory of Calvin H. Jackson, a tireless champion of credit unions and longtime volunteer at St. James A.M.E. Church Credit Union.
Wells’ credit union journey spans over 35 years. From his early leadership as CEO of IBM Employees Credit Union of Indiana to his transformative work at AmeriChoice Federal Credit Union, Gregg’s contributions have helped shape the future of member service, cooperative growth, and credit union resilience. His service on the board began in 1988, and for the last 19 years, he has served as Board Chairman.
Under Wells’ guidance, AmeriChoice grew from a single-employer credit union to a thriving community-chartered institution. He played a pivotal role in landmark moments including the construction of AmeriChoice’s first standalone branch, the defense of its field-of-membership expansion in a legal battle against the American Bankers Association, and the organization’s steady navigation through both the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I am honored and humbled,” shares Gregg Wells. “My work with AmeriChoice and in the community has always been driven by a desire to make a positive difference. I believe in the power of credit unions to empower individuals and strengthen communities, and I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this mission.”
Beyond his credit union service, Wells has also served as Chairman of Boy Scout Troop 189, Treasurer of the Carlisle Community Nursery School, Chairman of the Mooreland Elementary PTO, and has supported numerous youth and community organizations throughout Central Pennsylvania.
“Gregg’s dedication to our members and the community is truly remarkable,” says Ken Dyer, President and CEO of AmeriChoice Federal Credit Union. “His visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the credit union philosophy of ‘people helping people’ have had a profound impact on our organization and the individuals we serve.”
“Gregg has been a pillar of leadership and compassion,” said Patrick Conway, CEO & President of CrossState. “He’s one of those rare individuals whose quiet strength, loyalty, and vision have had a transformational impact on his credit union and the broader community. It’s an honor to recognize his service with this lifetime achievement award.”