HARAHAN, La. – The Louisiana Credit Union League has named a new president and CEO.
The LCUL said it has selected Matt Rookard to lead the organization and succeed Bob Gallman, who retired in March after serving more than 40 years in the movement.
According to the league, Rookard brings extensive experience working in the public, private, and non-profit sectors throughout the state, most recently serving as president/CEO of the Terrebonne Economic Development Authority.
Prior to that role, he served as senior vice president of business development at Greater New Orleans, Inc. and Project Manager at Louisiana Economic Development.
“I am fortunate to be taking the helm of a strong, well-respected association,” said Rookard. “My vision is to build on that history and help credit unions throughout the state deliver on their mission. Our top priority is to ensure that the league remains a valuable resource for its members, focusing on both our advocacy work and the accessibility of new technology for our members,” said Rookard.
Rookard earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Louisiana Tech University and is a graduate of University of Oklahoma’s Economic Development Institute (EDI).
Professional Accolades
According to the league, professional accolades include establishing the Bayou Business Recovery Grant Program, a $500,000 grant fund for small businesses in Terrebonne Parish, and led the creation of the Bayou Business Community Housing initiative, which donated 45 travel trailers to families in south Louisiana after Hurricane Ida.
His accomplishments have resulted in 44 announced projects representing $3.4 billion in capital investments and over 10,000 direct jobs the league said.