Wings Credit Union names Scott Kuhlman chief AI and innovation officer

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. / APPLE VALLEY, Minn. – Wings Credit Union today announced Scott Kuhlman as its first chief AI and innovation officer. In this newly created role, Kuhlman will lead the credit union’s strategy for artificial intelligence (AI) and enterprise innovation, with a focus on delivering meaningful value for members and employees. The aim is to improve efficiency, enhance decision-making, and support team members in creating more capacity for high-impact work.

“We see great opportunity to use AI in ways that make it easier for our teams to do their jobs and better serve our members,” said Mollie Bell, Wings’ executive vice president of strategy and corporate development. “Scott’s strategic experience and focus on delivering member benefit will help us responsibly develop and execute our AI and innovation roadmap. It’s our aim to give employees opportunities to develop new skills and unify our approach across the credit union.”

Kuhlman and his team will partner closely with several internal departments, including Data, Finance, IT, Learning & Development, Product, Risk, and more.

“What excites me most is the chance to use this technology to drive efficiency and member value, so our teams can spend more time focusing on the most important part of Wings, our members,” said Kuhlman. “This technology is increasingly becoming an expectation across all industries and continues to advance rapidly. We have a responsibility to be thoughtful about how we use it and roll it out, which is why we’ll be putting the right guardrails in place while we learn, applying it where it makes sense, and building on what works.”

Kuhlman previously served as Wings’ chief capital officer and deputy chief financial officer and was selected for this new leadership opportunity in part because of his experience with AI-enabled scenario modeling, business process knowledge, and his builder’s mindset. The credit union, like many financial institutions, already leverages AI in streamlining the member experience and analysis efforts.

Dedicated executive AI roles are uncommon in the credit union industry, even as AI adoption accelerates across financial services. Wings’ approach reflects a deliberate effort to keep pace with the latest technology while moving forward thoughtfully and staying focused on how this work improves service and best serves members now and in the future.

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About Wings Credit Union
Wings Credit Union and Ent Credit Union united in a merger of equals on Jan. 1, 2026, creating a stronger, member-focused financial cooperative serving nearly 1 million members with approximately $20 billion in assets. Wings operates with dual headquarters in Apple Valley, Minnesota, and Colorado Springs, Colorado.

As a not-for-profit financial cooperative, Wings offers robust digital banking capabilities and a full suite of financial solutions, including more than 90 physical service centers across several states. Wings is known for exceptional member service and invests in the communities it serves through philanthropy, education, and programs that support long-term financial well-being. Wings was recognized by Newsweek in its America’s Best Credit Unions 2026 list.

Wings is an Equal Housing Lender and Equal Opportunity Lender, federally insured by NCUA. Learn more at WingsCU.com and Ent.com.