WASHINGTON–The Credit Union Association of the Dakotas (CUAD) announced that Roger Heacock, president/CEO of Black Hills FCU in Rapid City, S.D. was inducted into the “Hall of Leaders” at Credit Union House Here. The designation pays tribute to those who have made a significant impact on the credit union movement at the local, state, or national level. Jeff Olson, President/CEO of CUAD presented the award.
“Roger Heacock is the first credit union leader from the Dakotas to receive this prestigious recognition, and I can’t think of any individual more deserving,” said Olson. “Roger has been a dedicated and tireless advocate for credit unions in the Dakotas and all across the country. Always true to the cooperative principles and to the credit union difference, his work to advance the industry has made a direct impact on South Dakota’s communities and families by ensuring they will always have access to affordable financial services.”
CUAD nominated Roger to be included in the Hall of Leaders in appreciation for his many contributions in the Dakota region and for his national leadership while serving on the board of CUNA for the past six years. He is just finishing his second and final term as a CUNA director and also serves as the chair of the CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) board of directors.
Over the years, Heacock has represented the credit union industry by testifying on CUNA’s behalf before the House of Representative’s Small Business Committee, has served on CUNA’s Field of Membership (FOM) Task Force and Governmental Affairs Committee, and was the Community Credit Union Committee Chair. He served on the National Association of Community Credit Unions (NACCU) Board for five years, the South Dakota Credit Union League Board for 26 years, and the South Dakota Credit Union League Services Corporate Board for more than 20 years.