Shelby Beil
The board of directors with the Tulsa, Okla.-based Tulsa Teachers Federal Credit Union (TTCU) said they've selected Shelby Beil to become the next president/CEO of the $2.5 billion credit union. Beil will replace Tim Lyons, who has been with the credit union for 35 years and has served as its leader since 2011.
Biel has been with TTCU for more than 15 years and currently serves as its vice president and CFO. He will become the eighth president in the credit union's history.
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TTCU Board Chair Saundra Ford said, "Finding TTCU's next president and CEO within the TTCU ranks speaks to the level of leadership already present in the organization. Shelby Beil's qualifications, vision and strong affinity with TTCU are exactly the right combination to lead TTCU into the future."
Lyons added, "Throughout his career at TTCU, Shelby has served with integrity and vision, and been instrumental in TTCU's growth and success. I am confident he is the right leader at the right time to continue TTCU's legacy as our members' trusted source for financial solutions."
Beil, who will take over the leadership spot on Oct. 1, said, "I have been incredibly blessed to have been a part of TTCU for the past 17 years. I will continue to serve with a grateful, humble appreciation for the privilege of leading this remarkable organization. I will continue TTCU's longstanding focus of taking care of our employees, giving back to our community and enriching the lives of our members through financial leadership."
TTCU has more than 155,000 members and 21 branches throughout Oklahoma.
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