LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has named Shelia Scott community financial education & business development officer.
Scott will grow the number of pre-K-12 schools participating in the credit union’s financial literacy programs and expand the impact of LAFCU’s adult financial wellness programs. She will also work with businesses and community organizations to bring credit union advantages to employees and members, the CU said.
“Shelia brings more than 32 years of credit union experience to this new position and will use her expertise to advance LAFCU’s existing financial literacy and business development programs,” said Kelli Ellsworth Etchison, LAFCU chief marketing officer. “These initiatives are important to LAFCU as a financial cooperative because they help strengthen the communities we serve. They provide an understanding of sound financial management and access to affordable, financial tools, which are key to lifelong success.”
Working at an area credit union since 1985, Scott garnered experience as a loan officer, senior credit card specialist and assistant branch sales manager, and, for the past 10 years, served as a consumer lending underwriter. She also assisted with financial literacy initiatives. Scott said, “I am passionate about financial education and enthused about building partnerships between LAFCU and the schools, organizations and businesses in the communities we serve.”