The League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates announced the sudden departure of its CEO.
The trade group said in a press release that Patrick La Pine had stepped down. LSCU & Affiliates gave no reason for his departure.
The group said that Samantha Beeler, its president, and Steve Wills, president of affiliated consolidated services and Leverage, now have elevated executive roles.
Beeler and Willis will report directly to the board.
“This is an exciting moment for our association and the credit union industry as a whole,” Hank Halter, the league’s chairman, said in the release.
“Under this new, collaborative leadership structure, we are doubling down on our commitment to trusted advocacy, exceptional service, and attention and support to our member credit unions,” Halter added.
LSCU & Affiliates represents nearly 300 credit unions in Alabama, Florida and Georgia.