Maryland’s largest credit union’s CEO and president honored with prestigious award
BALTIMORE (January 1, 2025) – David Sweiderk, president and CEO of SECU, Maryland’s largest credit union, has been named to The Daily Record’s 2024-2025 Power 100 List. For the fourth consecutive year, the publication has recognized 100 men and women who play a positive role in Maryland’s culture, lifestyle, civic conversations, and economic development.
The Power 100 List highlights leaders from a range of industries, including finance, healthcare, higher education, and more. The honorees are acknowledged for their ability to navigate rapid technological advancements, address social challenges, and prepare Maryland for an increasingly competitive future. Selected by The Daily Record’s editorial leadership team, the list reflects the diverse and influential leadership shaping the state.
Sweiderk has led SECU for more than six years, drawing on more than 25 years of experience in managing high-performing organizations. Known for his exceptional business and financial expertise, he is celebrated for developing and enhancing consumer and business product solutions. Under his leadership, SECU has leveraged cutting-edge technology to deliver integrated services, creating optimal customer experiences at an exceptional value.
“I am deeply honored to be named to The Daily Record’s 2024-2025 Power 100 List for the third year in a row,” said Sweiderk. “This recognition reflects the dedication and passion of SECU’s 380 talented employees, who proudly call Maryland home and work to drive our mission forward. Their tireless commitment inspires me every day to lead with purpose and innovation. Together, we’ve built SECU into Maryland’s largest credit union and a force for good, inspiring positive community impact. This accolade is not just a personal honor, but a testament to what we can achieve as a team, and it motivates me to continue driving excellence in the year ahead.”
Most recently, SECU completed its fifth annual Kindness Campaign. Under his leadership and with his unwavering support, SECU surpassed its goal of 500,000 acts of kindness, partnering with community organizations including the University System of Maryland, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Special Olympics of Maryland, the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland, WBAL TV, and the University of Maryland Athletics.
Among other honors, Sweiderk has also been named to The Daily Record’s 2022- 2023 and 2023-2024 lists of Influential Marylanders, the 2020 Most Admired CEO list, and SECU was honored by Forbes as one of the Best-In-State Credit Unions for 2022 and 2024.
