TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–The League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU) has named Samantha Beeler as the new president.
Patrick La Pine remains CEO of LSCU & Affiliates, which represents credit unions in Alabama, Georgia and Florida.
Beeler currently serves as vice president of advocacy for the Northwest Credit Union Association (NWCUA), which represents credit unions in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho and which is in the process of merging with the MountainWest Credit Union Association. At NWCUA, Beeler is responsible for advocacy, compliance, legal and grassroots, and engagement.
Prior to working for the NWCUA, she led communications for a Government Contracts Practice group in Washington.
“I am incredibly humbled to join the dynamic team at LSCU and begin leading an already exemplary association services area,” said Beeler. “The success of LSCU is no secret to credit unions and leagues across the country, and I look forward to building upon the foundation that has been set before me. I am excited to return home to Alabama and utilize my experience at another tri-state league to partner with Alabama, Florida, and Georgia credit unions to propel them to the next level.”
‘Wealth of Knowledge’
Added La Pine, “As we look to evolve Association Services to meet the current and future needs of our credit unions, I am confident that Samantha will bring the wealth of knowledge, innovation, and energy needed to drive positive change for credit unions and the organization, As Samantha grew up in Alabama and even lived in Georgia at one point, we are delighted to welcome her, along with her husband and three daughters, back to the southeast.”
Beeler will be based out of the LSCU & Affiliates Birmingham office with her first day with the organization scheduled for March 21.