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August 7, 2025
Interview with John Holdsclaw IV, President & CEO of Rochdale Capital
On this episode of Everything Co-op, John Holdsclaw IV, President and CEO of Rochdale Capital, explores the challenges and opportunities facing financial institutions and shares exciting new initiatives at Rochdale Capital.
Rochdale Capital is a national non-profit community development loan fund advancing cooperative principles and community ownership. The organization provides financing and technical assistance to community-based organizations and cooperatives, with a focus on under-resourced communities, especially those led by women and minorities.
In addition to his leadership at Rochdale, John serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer at the National Cooperative Bank (NCB), helping to position NCB as a thought leader in public policy, community finance, and cooperative development.
A recognized leader in the cooperative movement, John chairs the Cooperative Development Foundation and serves on several national boards. His contributions have earned him major honors, including the Stanley W. Dreyer Spirit of Cooperation Award (2019) and recognition as one of ImpactAlpha’s Agents of Impact (2022).
🎧 Listen now to hear John’s perspectives on building financial systems that strengthen communities and expand opportunities through cooperation.
Interview with John Holdsclaw IV, President & CEO of Rochdale Capital
On this episode of Everything Co-op, John Holdsclaw IV, President and CEO of Rochdale Capital, explores the challenges and opportunities facing financial institutions and shares exciting new initiatives at Rochdale Capital.
Rochdale Capital is a national non-profit community development loan fund advancing cooperative principles and community ownership. The organization provides financing and technical assistance to community-based organizations and cooperatives, with a focus on under-resourced communities, especially those led by women and minorities.
In addition to his leadership at Rochdale, John serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer at the National Cooperative Bank (NCB), helping to position NCB as a thought leader in public policy, community finance, and cooperative development.
A recognized leader in the cooperative movement, John chairs the Cooperative Development Foundation and serves on several national boards. His contributions have earned him major honors, including the Stanley W. Dreyer Spirit of Cooperation Award (2019) and recognition as one of ImpactAlpha’s Agents of Impact (2022).
🎧 Listen now to hear John’s perspectives on building financial systems that strengthen communities and expand opportunities through cooperation.
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