FOLSOM, Calif. Nov. 29, 2016 – SAFE Credit Union today proudly announced that Ron Seaman, who joined its board of directors in 1986, became board chair in 1996, and has served in that capacity for 20 years, won the prestigious J. Alvin George Outstanding Volunteer Award from the California Credit Union League (CCUL).
The J. Alvin George Outstanding Volunteer Award honors significant contributions by individuals who serve credit unions in volunteer capacities, such as a director or committee member.
“Ron embodies the gold standard for community and industry involvement,” said SAFE President and CEO Dave Roughton. “SAFE attributes much of its success to the strong leadership provided by the board – with Ron at the helm. His dedicated service and unyielding commitment to partner with SAFE’s leadership and its vendors helps to empower employees to realize their part of SAFE’s mission.”
Seaman continuously volunteers a significant amount of personal time to champion credit unions and initiatives that impact the credit union industry at the local, state, and national level. This involves, but is not limited to, serving as the advocacy chairperson of the Sacramento Valley Chapter, attending the Leagues’ GRR in Sacramento and GAC in Washington D.C., and serving on the CUNA Volunteer Leadership Committee from 2011 to 2015 as well as the CUNA Advisory Committee for the past three years.
During Seaman’s impressive tenure, SAFE has enjoyed exponential growth, with assets now totaling more than $2.4 billion. His leadership and guidance alongside two CEOs has helped the credit union become the second-largest in the Greater Sacramento region and positioned it for continued success.
About SAFE
SAFE Credit Union, established in 1940, is a leading financial institution in Northern California with more than $2.4 billion in assets and more than 200,000 members. The credit union provides a full range of financial solutions for consumers and small businesses through 21 service centers across the Greater Sacramento region and a mortgage lending office serving Contra Costa County. SAFE offers its members a variety of banking services, including online, chat, mobile, phone, as well as a full-service, locally based call center. SAFE is a not-for-profit, community-chartered credit union with membership open to businesses and individuals living or working in Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, El Dorado, Sutter, Butte, Nevada, Solano, San Joaquin, Contra Costa, Yuba, and Amador counties. SAFE is federally insured by the NCUA. www.safecu.org