Securityplus Federal Credit Union’s Tricia Szurgot, Named Top 5 CEO Finalist for Outstanding Chief Executive by CUES
BALTIMORE, MD (October 2, 2023) — Tricia Szurgot, Chief Executive Officer of Securityplus Federal Credit Union, has been named as one of the Top 5 finalists for the prestigious Outstanding Chief Executive award by CUES (Credit Union Executive Society). This top industry recognition, exclusive to credit union CEOs, is a testament to Szurgot’s extraordinary vision, leadership, perseverance, expertise, and unwavering commitment to ensuring a strong future for Securityplus and the credit union industry.
CUES, the premier credit union trade organization for executives, annually identifies and honors the most exceptional CEOs from across the United States and Canada. The finalists are carefully selected by a committee of peers based on extraordinary contribution to their organizations and communities and advocacy in the industry.
Tricia Szurgot stands alongside four other outstanding finalists: Donna Bland, Carla Cicero, Brian Dorcy, and Kim Sponem. These accomplished individuals represent a diverse range of credit unions, from the formidable Golden 1 with assets totaling $20.5 billion, to the community focused Securityplus Federal Credit Union with assets totaling $570 million.
Securityplus has a new vision for the future and Szurgot a clear vision for the future impact of the industry. As the first female CEO of Securityplus in its 85-year history, she joined the organization in early 2022 to lead strategic transformation, immediately assembling a powerful collective of purpose-driven executive leaders to co-create the future Securityplus and champion a new vision of inclusive and equitable banking and financial health for all.
Szurgot and her team were clearly up to the challenge. With immediate focus on aligning vision, mission, strategy, leadership, culture, and operations at all levels, Szurgot led the organization to a remarkable 2022 turnaround during a historic economic cycle while kicking off its strategic transformation to set the organization up for future growth, scalability, and success. She masterfully assembled her team to deliver industry-best financial products, services, access, and education.
In addition to outperforming financial metrics, Szurgot and her team have made a significant impact on the communities they serve. She led a strategic pivot to “think infinitely and act purposefully” at every level with a “Member Obsession Mindset” (that puts people and community first by making every moment matter). Being a tireless advocate for financial literacy and diversity, equity, and inclusion, Szurgot esta...