MIRAMAR, Fla. – Richard Helber, who has served as president and CEO of Tropical Financial Credit Union for the past 12 years, has announced plans to retire. Helber has spent more than 40 years in credit unions.
Tropical Financial noted Helber joined the credit union in 2010 at the height of the great recession when it had $530 million in assets.
“He guided us through some tough times and put Tropical on a path of growth and innovation, resulting in us recently topping $1 billion in assets,” said Rick Wisniewski, Tropical’s board chairman. “He’s leaving us in great financial condition and on a solid course for the future as he moves into retirement.”
Numerous Industry Roles Held
In addition to his 42 years in leadership roles with credit unions, Helber has also held board and volunteer positions on the National Automated Clearing House Association, League of Southeastern Credit Unions, National Credit Union Foundation, American Red Cross – (Broward and Tampa Chapters) and Rotary Clubs (in Weston and Tampa Florida).
“Leading Tropical has been a highlight of my career,” Helber said. “There’s been no better group of people to work with and no better cause to work for than improving the financial lives of our members.”
Tropical Financial said the board has selected Rick Shaw, its current EVP/chief operating officer, as the president/CEO role effective May 1. “Shaw has proven capabilities and will provide continuity in executing our strategy,” said Wisniewski.
The credit union said Helber will provide transition leadership through the end of the year.
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