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Stephen Coomes
Stephen Coomes is a retired financial services executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience in the credit union industry. He previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of United SA Federal Credit Union in San Antonio, Texas, where he led the organization through sustained growth and operational excellence.
Professional Skills
Throughout his career, Stephen built a reputation for disciplined operational leadership and member-focused strategy within the credit union environment. As President and CEO of United SA Federal Credit Union, he guided the institution’s financial performance, governance practices, and long-term strategic direction, strengthening its position within the communities it served.
His leadership philosophy emphasized financial stewardship, regulatory integrity, and cooperative principles — ensuring sustainable growth while maintaining the foundational mission of credit unions to serve their members. Over three decades, he developed extensive expertise in executive management, institutional governance, and financial oversight.
Education and Experience
Stephen retired in 2014 following a distinguished executive career in the credit union sector. His tenure as CEO of United SA Federal Credit Union marked the culmination of decades of leadership within financial institutions, where he held various senior roles prior to his retirement.
He earned an MBA in Finance from Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana, and a Bachelor of Arts from Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana. He also holds the Certified Chief Executive (CCE) designation from the Credit Union Executives Society (CUES), reflecting his advanced executive training and commitment to credit union leadership excellence.
