Yonkers, NY (January 13, 2025) |
SUMA FCU is pleased to announce a significant leadership transition designed to strengthen its organization and enhance its ability to serve its members. Effective January 1, 2025, Andrij G. Burchak will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer, while Roman G. Kozicky will continue to serve as President.
New Leadership Structure
This strategic decision to divide the roles of President and CEO reflects SUMA’s commitment to organizational growth and adaptability in an ever-changing financial landscape. By leveraging the strengths of both leaders, SUMA FCU aims to drive innovation, improve member experiences, and accelerate its strategic initiatives while maintaining traditional community involvement.
Introducing its New CEO
Andrij brings a wealth of experience to SUMA FCU. He has served the past 21 years as a member of the SUMA FCU Board of Directors. For the last four years, Andrij has also held the title of Executive Vice President - Governance, Planning & Development. During this period Mr. Burchak has focused on improvement of SUMA’s digital transformation and member-centric strategies as well as organizing the facilities and operations of SUMA’s entry into the Florida market. His background includes leadership roles in multiple organizations with operations, sales and marketing being his forte. Andrij has continuously been an active member within the Yonkers community, most importantly, as the President of the Ukrainian Youth Association in Yonkers for 10 years. He has a proven track record of building dynamic teams, forward thinking organizational and planning with a focus on end-user experience.
"I am honored to expand my role within the exceptional team at SUMA FCU," said Mr. Burchak. "I look forward to building on its strong foundation and working alongside President Roman G. Kozicky to enhance SUMA’s services, embrace technological advancements, and further its commitment to its members' financial well-being."
Continued Leadership
Roman G. Kozicky will continue to play a crucial role in guiding its credit union's strategic direction and maintaining SUMA’s strong community connections. His experienced legal incite, his intimate knowledge of the entire loan process and his deep understanding of SUMA FCU’s organization will be invaluable as the credit union navigates this transition and pursues its long-term goals. During Mr. Kozicky’s decade tenure as President/CEO, he oversaw the critical transition to digital banking, maintained full operation of all banking services through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, developed an outstandingly expert staff, and administered SUMA’s momentous expansion with two new branches in North Port and St. Petersburg, Florida. “SUMA is very fortunate to have Andrij as the perfect candidate to maintain SUMA’s unparalleled position in innovation by taking the reins of leadership into the next phase of high-tech financial services,” Mr. Kozicky assuredly said.
Andrew S. Horbachevsky, Chairman of the Board of Directors, expressed confidence in the new leadership structure: "This transition represents an exciting new chapter for SUMA FCU. We believe that Andrij's fresh perspective, combined with Roman's continued guidance, will position us for sustained success and enable us to better serve its members and communities."
Looking Ahead
As it embarks on this new era of leadership, SUMA FCU remains committed to its core values of providing the best possible rates and the highest level of innovative service, member financial empowerment, and an advanced digital banking experience paired with deep community engagement, supporting many of the local community churches and organizations, as well as supporting Ukraine in its fight for independence. SUMA FCU is confident that this strategic realignment will drive the institution forward, ensuring it continues to meet the evolving needs of its members while maintaining the personal touch that sets SUMA FCU apart.
SUMA FCU invites its members, employees, and community partners to join them in welcoming Andrij G. Burchak in his new role and in supporting SUMA’s leadership team as they work together to build a stronger financial future for all.

