The Louisiana Credit Union League (LCUL), the state trade association and leading advocate for Louisiana credit unions, inducted eight exceptional individuals into the Louisiana Credit Union Hall of Fame during the opening ceremonies of their 2022 annual meeting and convention in New Orleans on August 4.
Jointly sponsored by LCUL and the Louisiana Credit Union Foundation, this prestigious program has been established in order to recognize the valuable leadership, commitment, dedication, and contributions of credit union professionals and volunteers throughout the state.
The 2022 inductees include:
Ronald Caruso
St. Tammany FCU (Slidell, LA)
Gary Crockett
Pelican State CU (Baton Rouge, LA)
Chris Craighead
Centric FCU (Monroe, LA)
Fran Hemenway
Jefferson Parish Employees FCU (Metairie, LA)
Bonnie McDonald
CSE FCU (Lake Charles, LA)
Gay Parvazi
UNO FCU & New Orleans Firemen's FCU (New Orleans, LA)
Donald Songy
Ascension CU (Gonzales, LA)
Edward Stucke
Jefferson Parish Employees FCU (Metairie, LA)
A $500 donation on behalf of the inductee was made to the Louisiana Credit Union Foundation to help foster educational programs for credit unions as well as monetary support sufficient to provide resources during times of natural disasters. To date, more than 100 trailblazers have been inducted into the Louisiana Credit Union Hall of Fame raising nearly $60,000 for the Louisiana Foundation since its inception.
"This Hall of Fame program allows us to share these stories, map our future, and honor our traditions. Inductees inspire future generations to push boundaries and create breakthroughs that will positively impact our movement statewide," commented Bob Gallman, LCUL President/CEO.
Click here for a complete listing of Louisiana Credit Union Hall of Fame Inductees to date.