TAMPA, Fla. (May 7, 2024) — Suncoast Credit Union, the largest credit union in Florida, is pleased to welcome Ben Lemoine as chief financial officer and senior vice president.
Lemoine comes to Suncoast with more than 18 years of experience in the credit union industry. In his new role, Lemoine will lead all aspects of Suncoast’s financial strategy, oversee the credit union’s finance, accounting and information technology functions, and manage all budgets and financial operations.
“Ben possesses a strong combination of strategic experience and insight, financial expertise, and a sincere commitment to serving the credit union industry,” said Kevin Johnson, president and chief executive officer, Suncoast Credit Union. “His proven track record and deep roots in the financial industry will play an instrumental role in advancing our financial objectives long-term.”
Lemoine has extensive financial experience leading all facets of data analytics, enterprise applications, liquidity and cash management, capital markets, portfolio management, budget developments, risk management and financial analysis.
“I am excited to join Suncoast Credit Union and contribute to its continued success,” said Ben Lemoine, chief financial officer, Suncoast Credit Union. “I am deeply committed to the credit union philosophy of people helping people, and look forward to collaborating with the Suncoast team, members and community.”
Lemoine most recently served as chief financial officer at a credit union in Virginia Beach. He holds an MBA in finance and a bachelor’s degree in business economics from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business.
Lemoine began his new position on April 29 and is based at Suncoast Credit Union’s headquarters in Tampa.
About Suncoast Credit Union
Suncoast Credit Union is the largest credit union in the state of Florida, the 8th largest in the United States based on membership, and the 10th largest in the United States based on its $18.2 billion in assets. Chartered in 1934 as Hillsborough County Teachers Credit Union, Suncoast Credit Union currently operates 78 full-service branches and serves more than 1.2 million members across Florida. As a community credit union, anyone who lives, works, attends school, or worships in Suncoast Credit Union’s service area is eligible for membership. In 2021, Suncoast Credit Union’s field of membership was expanded to include public K-12 teachers, college educators, and educational support staff from all of Florida’s 67 counties. Suncoast is passionate about community support. Since its founding in 1990, the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation has raised and donated more than $44 million to organizations and initiatives that support the health, education, and emotional well-being of children in the communities that the credit union serves. For more information, visit suncoast.com or follow us on social media: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.
###
Leave a Reply