The following people have been selected, by the Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors, to serve on the Board beginning April 2010.
Robert L. Berzanski-He currently serves as Treasurer of the Board of Directors, the second most important position on the board. He is a Trustee of the Credit Union's Pension Benefit Plan. He works closely with the CEO to monitor members' money and help it grow in a safe environment. He is Chair of the Asset/Liability/Investment Committee that monitors assets and investments (over $300M). He previously served as Secretary (2 years). He has also served on the Budget, Strategic Planning, Information Systems Technology and Nominating Committees. He is a Management Analyst at SSA, Office of Budget, Finance and Management and a college graduate. He has thirty years of various SSA training and six years of Credit Union training. Securityplus FCU member since 1990.
Michael H. Bostron-As a member of the Board of Directors he serves on several committees that enhance the operations of the Board and oversee the safety and soundness of Credit Union finances and investments. His expertise in computer security helps to ensure that our computer systems adequately protect your personal information and ensure the accuracy of computer records. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional. He is a college graduate with a B.S. in Statistics from VA Tech, a family man, active in his church and community, long time member, an experienced auditor, contract manager and leader in other areas which helps him to be a valuable member of the Board. He has chaired the Building and the Policy & Bylaws Committees. He is a Trustee of the Credit Union's Pension Benefit Plan. He has also served as a member of the Planning, Asset/Liability/Investment and Information Systems Technology Committees. He chairs the Permanent Endowment Fund Committee for his church and is a member of his Church's Council. He is a member of the Board of Directors, and Board Treasurer, for the National Association of Civil War Brass Music and for ESCAPE Ministries. He is an Eagle Scout and has been a Boy Scout leader for over 34 years. He has also coached boys and girls soccer, basketball and baseball for Howard County Recreation. Securityplus FCU member since 1976.
Andre F. Brown, Sr.-Has served on the Board of Directors since 2007, when he retired after 41 years of government service at the Social Security Administration. He is currently the Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors. He is the current Chair of the Planning Committee and previously served as the Chair of the Information Systems Technology Committee. He brings to the Board a wealth of executive level experience in Strategic Planning, Financial Management, Human Capital Management and Information Systems Management. He is a U.S. Army veteran with a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Baltimore, a M.A.S. from Johns Hopkins University, married, and very active in his local church. Securityplus FCU member since 1970.
Linda Chambers-Currently employed at IBM Corporation as a Federal Financial Management subject matter expert and consultant. She was born and raised in Baltimore. She graduated from Woodlawn Senior High School and after completing a Bachelors degree in Fine & Performing Arts from UMBC she began working for SSA. She was recruited by the U.S. Department of Treasury under the Outstanding Scholar Program and worked in Wheaton, MD, Washington, DC and New York City. While in New York City, she earned her Masters degree in Public Administration at the City University of New York, Baruch College. Upon completing her MPA degree, she left public service briefly to complete her MBA at Suffolk University in Boston. She was subsequently recruited by the U.S. Department of Labor under the MBA Fellows Program where she served as a Federal Budget Officer and Deputy Director of Agency Management & Budget. She has also completed the OPM Leadership Training Program and was selected to participate in the Center for Excellence in Government Fellowship Program in 2008. Her interests include Theatre, Music, Film and spending time with her rescued Chihuahuas. Securityplus FCU member since 1990.
Bernice J. Chase-Executive Officer at the Social Security Administration, Office of Retirement and Disability Policy, Office of PolicyNet and Program Support. Previously held positions with SSA include Management Analyst, Personnel Management Specialist and Finance Management Specialist. She currently serves as Command Sergeant Major with the U.S. Army Reserve and holds the distinguished honor of being the senior enlisted advisor to the Commander, 55th Sustainment Brigade, located at Fort Belvoir, VA. She was deployed to Kuwait and Iraq from October 2004 to December 2005. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Towson University and a Masters of Arts degree in Management from the College of Notre Dame. Previously held positions with the Board of Directors include Chairperson and Second Vice President. She has served on every major committee including Strategic Planning, Human Resources and Nominating. Securityplus FCU member since 1980.
Donna Y. Jackson-Has worked for the Social Security Administration for 38½ years. She is currently a Module Manager in the Office of Disability Operations. She has served on the Board of Directors for 12 years. She has been an active member of the Executive, Strategic Planning, Policy and By-Laws, Nominating, Succession and Budget Committees. She has been a diligent volunteer in service to the Credit Union and will continue to provide the best service to enhance products and services, keeping Securityplus FCU the best financial institution available to members. She attended the College of Notre Dame. Securityplus FCU member since 1976.
Others who wish to stand for election may have their names placed on the ballot if they present a petition signed by at least 1% of current Securityplus FCU membership in good standing to the Nominating Committee by Tuesday, February, 16th.
Each nominee by petition shall submit a brief statement of qualifications and biographical data in such form as approved by the Board of Directors and a signed certificate stating that they are agreeable to nomination and will serve if elected to office. There will be no nominations from the floor.
If you have questions, please send email inquiries to nominatingcommittee@securityplusfcu.org
