TAMPA, Fla. (June 27, 2024) — USF Federal Credit Union (USF FCU) is proud to announce that CEO Richard J. “Rick” Skaggs has been named Chair of the Board of Directors for the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) following the LSCU Annual Business Meeting held in Orlando on June 13.
Skaggs brings more than 35 years of experience in the credit union industry and a strong commitment to the credit union movement, making him a valuable leader for LSCU’s Board. For the past 14 years, he has served as CEO at USF Federal Credit Union, where he has demonstrated exceptional dedication to serving members and fostering community growth.
In his role as Chair, Skaggs will focus on enhancing member engagement, fostering collaborative initiatives, and driving strategic advocacy efforts to ensure a favorable regulatory environment for credit unions. Skaggs will lead a diverse and experienced Board that includes representatives from 18 credit unions of various sizes from Alabama, Florida and Georgia.
“I am honored to assume the role of Chair of the LSCU Board during this remarkable time in the League’s history,” said Skaggs. “I look forward to collaborating with the rest of the Board and our member credit unions to advance our mission of advocacy, education, and service. With LSCU exploring new, impactful and innovative ways to better serve our members, I am confident we can continue to create an environment that enables them to grow and succeed.”
“Skaggs’ outstanding leadership and unwavering commitment have consistently pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in the credit union movement,” said Samantha Beeler, President of LSCU. “As Chair, he’ll spearhead innovative initiatives that empower credit unions across the Southeast and pave the way for an even brighter future.”
LSCU represents nearly 300 credit unions across Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, with a combined total of $177 billion in assets and more than 11.8 million members. The organization provides advocacy, compliance services, education and training, cooperative initiatives, and communications for its member credit unions.
For more information about USF FCU, visit usffcu.com.
About USF Federal Credit Union
USF Federal Credit Union offers a full range of financial services to the faculty, staff, students, alumni association members, and families of the University of South Florida. USF FCU serves more than 70,000 members with membership available through more than 40 Select Employee Groups and has assets of more than $1.1 billion. USF FCU is a recipient of the Florida Governor’s Sterling Award for Performance Excellence. Please visit usffcu.com for more information.
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