The League Launches National CEO Search

Board aims to identify new leadership to build on current success and provide strategic direction

Mar. 19, 2026 at 2:42am

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The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates announced that its board has approved a national search for the organization's next CEO. The decision follows recent governance enhancements and is designed to identify leadership who can strengthen the organization's future impact, according to the board chair.

Why it matters

As a prominent industry association, the League's leadership transition raises questions about the organization's future direction and priorities. The CEO search signals the board's desire to build on recent successes and position the League for long-term growth and influence within the credit union sector.

The details

The League stated the national CEO search reflects the board's commitment to the organization's long-term success. The process will be led by executive search firm Sterling|Martin and is intended to identify a 'highly qualified candidate' to provide enterprise-wide strategic direction. The League emphasized its mission, priorities, and commitment to member credit unions will continue to guide the work during the transition.

  • The League's board approved the national CEO search on March 18, 2026.

The players

The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates

A prominent industry association representing credit unions.

Richard Skaggs

The board chair of The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates.

Samantha Beeler

The current president of The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates, whose future role is unclear.

Sterling|Martin

A national executive search firm retained by The League to identify and recruit the next CEO.

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What they’re saying

“Launching a national CEO search reflects the board's commitment to long-term success. This process is designed to identify leadership who can build on current success and provide enterprise-wide strategic direction. Reestablishing this leadership role underscores the Board's focus on strengthening the organization's future.”

— Richard Skaggs, Board Chair, The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates

What’s next

The League's board will oversee the CEO search process and make a final selection in the coming months.

The takeaway

The League's CEO transition signals the organization's desire to build on recent governance improvements and identify new leadership to guide its long-term strategic direction and impact within the credit union industry.