League of Southeastern Credit Union and Affiliates honors Auburn University Credit Union president/CEO as Professional of the Year

The League of Southeastern Credit Unions and Affiliates, or LSCU, recently recognized Henry Armstrong, president and CEO of Auburn University Credit Union as 2019 Professional of the Year in Alabama.

Professionals honored with the Professional of the Year award represent the all-around best credit unions have to offer. The professional contributions of these individuals advance the credit union movement in their state and the nation.

Armstrong has served Auburn University Credit Union for more than 30 years with a total of 36 years in the financial services industry. His passion for credit unions began in 1990, when he accepted the position of vice president of Operations at Auburn University Credit Union.

Armstrong’s accomplishments include:

• Growing Auburn University Credit Union from $50 million in assets to more than $178 million in assets
• Strengthening the credit union movement after his election to the LSCU Board of Directors in 2018
• Leading Auburn University Credit Union through blood and food drives
• Leading Auburn University Credit Union through sponsoring AU club organizations
• Leading the credit union’s participation in elementary school reading programs and financial literacy advocacy campaigns
• Leading the credit union’s disaster relief for the American Cross

 

“At the League, we are so proud of the outstanding talent housed in all of our member credit unions,” Jared Ross, president of LSCU, said. “Credit unions in Alabama, Florida and Georgia – as well as nationally – employ intelligent and sensitive professionals dedicated to helping their community members afford life. These awards give us a way to highlight and thank those who truly went above and beyond in their service.”

This year, the League honored three credit unions professionals; one from each state in its footprint. The League announced each of these winners via its social media Oct. 14.