WESTBROOK, Maine–CEOs in two states have been honored by their respective state associations.
In Maine, Scott Harriman, CEO of Cumberland County FCU, has been presented with the James M. Gratto Award, which recognizes an outstanding credit union CEO, by the Maine Credit Union League.
“While I wish I could have presented this award in person at our annual convention, I am pleased to announce that Scott Harriman is this year’s James M. Gratto award recipient,” said league President/CEO Todd Mason during a virtual town hall meeting with credit unions. “Scott is praised by his staff for being an exceptional leader, mentor, and a selfless CEO. Anyone who has ever spoken to him knows he does his homework and is always well prepared for anything he tackles.”
Harriman has been serving Cumberland County FCU for nearly thirty years, growing it from $10 million in assets to $300 million, with six branch locations. He also has increased its membership by more than 18,000 members, the league said.
“Scott always puts his credit union before himself,” continued Mason. “Because of his hard work and dedication, his credit union has high member and employee satisfaction. He works tirelessly on behalf of his staff, members, and volunteers and keeps the spirit of People Helping People at the forefront of everything he does. Scott is very deserving of this honor and it is my privilege to recognize him with our outstanding CEO award.”
Spyke Honored
In Lansing, Mich.,LAFCU CEO Patrick Spyke has been named Credit Union Professional of the Year by the Michigan Credit Union League.
This Professional of the Year award recognizes an individual whose leadership and accomplishments in 2019 have bettered their organization and the credit union movement statewide, the league said.
“Pat has so many great leadership qualities,” said MCUL President/CEO Dave Adams. “But for me, the one that sets him apart is that he is mission-driven. For LAFCU, Pat and his team, they’re always on a mission to make an impact in peoples’ lives. Period.”
According to the MCUL, Spyke’s winning nomination highlights his focus on mentoring coworkers, developing quality member services, leveraging technology for member benefit, and addressing community issues via legislative advocacy and working with local charities.
Randy Freeman, former president of United Autos Workers Local 652 who provided a letter of recommendation for the award, said, “Pat’s support of LAFCU members and our community is refreshing. He and his team stepped in in a big way with special programs for UAW members during the six-week GM strike in 2019. He personally made it clear that LAFCU was here to help. He wanted to ensure that our members could keep food on their tables and pay their rent or mortgage payments. LAFCU really lives its motto of ‘Your Credit Union for Life.’”
Added Spyke, “Though this award recognizes ‘an individual,’ it is in truth recognition of the efforts of many, including the amazing team at LAFCU with whom I work to benefit our members. I am truly blessed to work in an industry driven by the philosophy of ‘people helping people.’ I feel utterly privileged to work closely with the caring professionals at MCUL and Credit Union National Association; credit union service organizations, and credit union CEOs and leaders to help advance credit union initiatives throughout the state and nation."