Michael Lee

Mike Lee became the President/CEO for KCT Credit Union in August of 2013. KCT is a not-for-profit financial institution with a number of branch location in the Fox Valley area of Northern Illinois. KCT is dedicated to helping people live better lives financially and accomplishes that through financial/debt consulting and providing customized solutions. The credit union works hard every day to live up to its motto “Building Stronger Communities Together”.

As an experienced executive in the financial industry, Lee’s background includes insurance, investments, correspondent services, lending, product development, technology, customer/member support, sales, call center, training, management and an overall knowledge of the financial industry. His career has been highlighted as a Senior Officer at a number of organizations in both the insurance and credit union industries.

With his background and expertise, one of Lee’s goals is to develop a solid service culture at KCT with an emphasis of focusing on members/customers combined with strategic and targeted staff development.  Lee believes in creating a workplace environment that nurtures and empowers his staff to accomplish individual and cooperative goals.

Lee views himself as a “servant leader” and his personal philosophies blend well with the credit union motto of “People helping People” by serving his family, fellow employees, community and the members of KCT. His personal goal is to enrich the lives of those around him.

Much of Lee’s personal time is spent with family and friends. He also serves his local church where his wife and he dedicate their time to building strong marriages.  

Professionally, Lee serves as a Board Director of the following organizations: Credit Union Executive Society of Illinois, Illinois Credit Union Foundation, Elgin Community College Foundation, Ministry Partner Investment Company, MP Securities and Gail Borden Library Foundation.