BALTIMORE, MD (August 2, 2024) – SECU, Maryland’s largest state-chartered credit union, is pleased to announce that its President and CEO, David Sweiderk, has been named to The Maryland Daily Record’s 2024 Banking and Financial Services Power List.
The Power 30 Banking & Finance List is composed of Maryland’s most significant, influential and respected leaders in the industry who are creating change, impacting the community, and engaging others to succeed in a changing economy. The honorees are chosen by The Daily Record’s editorial leadership team with feedback from readers and other stakeholders.
“We are thrilled to see Dave honored by the Daily Record for his visionary leadership among peers and changemakers,” remarked Gayle Seward, Chairman of the Board of Directors at SECU. “Since taking the helm of SECU, he has led the charge to implement digital-first banking solutions and consistently puts our members first, with a comprehensive focus on financial wellness and equity. His guidance and encouragement have not only had a positive impact on our SECU employees, but also on our members, partners and the broader community.”
Sweiderk has continued to prioritize the wellness of SECU members and employees and giving back to the community through his transformative, people-first leadership which is the very essence of the credit union model. His leadership has resulted in industry-leading member satisfaction and employee engagement while achieving record earnings and simultaneously making significant community contributions throughout Maryland. Most recently, SECU was recognized as one of Forbes’ 2024 Best-in-State Credit Unions, as voted on by consumers, while the organization continues to achieve Great Place to Work accolades.
Thanks to Sweiderk’s hard work and dedication, SECU remains focused on serving others with empathy while offering comprehensive, innovative banking solutions. In its fifth annual Kindness Campaign later this year, SECU leadership, employees, and members will seek to accomplish more than 500,000 acts of kindness across the State of Maryland– from fundraising for scholarships through the SECU MD Foundation, to donating essential items to the Maryland Food Bank and distributing the donations to more than five Maryland universities, and to committing grant money to incredible community partners like the Kennedy Krieger Institute.
“Maryland is so incredibly special because we have some of the greatest leaders in every business sector – from law to finance, to healthcare and beyond,” stated Sweiderk. “It is remarkable to be recognized alongside the other leaders on this list. I extend my special thanks to the entire team at SECU, who make my job possible. The work they do for our members and our community does not go unnoticed, and they inspire me to show up and challenge myself every day.”
Among other honors, Sweiderk has also been named to The Daily Record’s Power 100 List for 3 consecutive years (2021, 2022, and 2023), the 2022 list of Influential Marylanders, the 2020 Most Admired CEO list, and SECU was honored by Forbes as one of the Best-In-State Credit Unions in 2022 and 2024.
For more information about SECU, its leadership and values, visit SECUmd.org.
About SECU (State Employees’ Credit Union of Maryland)
SECU (“see-Q”), Maryland’s largest state chartered credit union, serves over 250,000 members via 25 branches across the state. As a member-owned, not-for-profit organization, SECU puts its members first.
Membership is open to all of Maryland, with over 1,900 ways to join, you may be eligible through a family member, work, the college you attended, state employment, an organization you are affiliated with or simply through a one-time donation to SECU MD Foundation. Headquartered in Linthicum, Md., SECU offers convenient access to over 50,000 free ATMs through the CO-OP network, as well as access to expert financial planners. With more than $5 billion in assets, SECU ranks among the top 60 credit unions nationwide based on total assets in the U.S. Insured by NCUA. For more information, visit www.secumd.org or follow SECU on Facebook and Instagram.