Maryland’s largest credit union’s CEO and president honored with prestigious award
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.
About SECU (State Employees’ Credit Union of Maryland)
SECU (“see-Q”), Maryland’s largest state-chartered credit union, serves over 250,000 members via 21 Financial Centers across the state, including 18 Financial Centers, 3 Digital Centers, and a Virtual Financial Center. As a member-owned, not-for-profit organization, SECU puts its members first. Membership is open to all of Maryland, with over 1,900 ways to join, you may be eligible through a family member, work, the college you attended, state employment, an organization you are affiliated with, or simply through a one-time donation to SECU’s partner, the SECU MD Foundation. Headquartered in Linthicum, Md., SECU offers convenient access to over 50,000 free ATMs through the CO-OP network, as well as access to expert financial planners. With more than $5 billion in assets, SECU ranks among the top 60 credit unions nationwide based on total assets in the U.S. Insured by NCUA. For more information, visit www.secumd.org or follow SECU on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.
