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CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD REPORT

George Kofel
Chairman, Board of Directors

GCU Welcomes New President

am pleased to announce that the GCU Board of the United States. He has brought fresh ideas to the Home
Directors, at a special meeting held on Wednes- Office and has energized our staff.
day, July 16, 2025, promoted current Chief Operat- With an impressive track record of success and deep
ing Officer Jeremy Stephenson to the role of GCU understanding of our industry, Jeremy will bring valuable
IPresident/CEO effective August 1, 2025. insight and experience that aligns perfectly with GCU’s
As a 25-year insurance industry veteran, Jere- mission and goals. He will continue to build a greater vi-
my joined the GCU in 2024 after a successful career at sion for the future of GCU.
the Sammons Financial Group as an Associate Vice-Pres- Please join me in congratulating Jeremy and wishing him
ident. He spearheaded the efforts in upgrading our digital a successful tenure in his new role as GCU President/CEO.
infrastructure along with developing a strong network of
agents and agencies to expand the GCU footprint across

PRESIDENT/CEO REPORT

Jeremy Stephenson
President/CEO

Moving GCU Forward

uilding on Tradition, Growing for Tomorrow Building on Tradition
I am deeply honored and humbled by the For over 133 years, GCU has stood as a beacon of financial
trust the GCU Board of Directors has placed security, faith, and fellowship for its members. Founded in
in me as I step into the role of President/CEO 1892 by the union of 14 lodges, our society has always
Bof GCU. I want to thank our Chairman for his existed to improve the lives of our members rather than
kind introduction, the Board of Directors for to profit shareholders. We invest our resources back into
their confidence in me, and most importantly, you—our the people and communities we serve, staying true to our
members—for your support. Since June 15, 2024, when I founders’ vision. Over the decades, GCU has grown into a
joined GCU as Chief Operating Officer, I have witnessed fraternal family of over 50,000 members bound by mutual
first-hand the strength of GCU’s fraternal mission and the support and faith. Today, we remain a vibrant organization
dedication of our members. CONTINUED

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