Credit/AdobeStock
Tony L. Black, CEO for the $42 million, Houston, Texas-based Baylor College of Medicine Federal Credit Union, died unexpectedly at the age of 62 on March 16, 2024, according to statements from the African American Credit Union Coalition and Cornerstone League.
Tony L. Black (Credit/AACUC) Black served at the helm of BCM FCU since 1997 and was also the owner of Kiddie Kolleges in Houston. What's more, he contributed his time to the AACUC for more than 20 years, most recently serving as secretary of the Texas Regional Chapter since 2021, where "he worked towards empowering others and fostering inclusivity within the credit union movement," according to the AACUC.
"Tony's kindness, leadership and infectious smile will forever be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him," the AACUC's statement read. "In this time of sorrow, we will cherish the memories we shared with Tony and honor his remarkable life by continuing his legacy of kindness, compassion and service."
The Cornerstone League, which represents credit unions in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas, added that Black was an active member of the Houston Chapter of Credit Unions, as well as served on the Cornerstone Resources Board of Directors from 2013-2019 and its Audit Committee from 2015-2019. He was a frequent contributor to the CEO Roundtables and Houston chapter meetings, the League said.
"We at Cornerstone extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and coworkers. May his memory live on through the many lives he touched and inspired," according to the League's statement.
A tribute and memorial service for Black will be held on Tuesday, April 2 at Brentwood Baptist Church located at 13033 Landmark St. in Houston. A gathering will take place from 11 a.m. to noon Central Time followed by a service from noon to 1 p.m., according to the AACUC.
© 2025 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.
Natasha Chilingerian
Natasha Chilingerian has been immersed in the credit union industry for over a decade. She first joined CU Times in 2011 as a freelance writer, and following a two-year hiatus from 2013-2015, during which time she served as a communications specialist for Xceed Financial Credit Union (now Kinecta Federal Credit Union), she re-joined the CU Times team full-time as managing editor. She was promoted to executive editor in 2019. In the earlier days of her career, Chilingerian focused on news and lifestyle journalism, serving as a writer and editor for numerous regional publications in Oregon, Louisiana, South Carolina and the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition, she holds experience in marketing copywriting for companies in the finance and technology space. At CU Times, she covers People and Community news, cybersecurity, fintech partnerships, marketing, workplace culture, leadership, DEI, branch strategies, digital banking and more. She currently works remotely and splits her time between Southern California and Portland, Ore.
