Credit union difference: Southeastern FCU CEO lends his experiences

by: Amaia Kirtland

Mike Gudely, President/CEO at Southeastern Federal Credit Union, talks about his journey from being at a bank to switching to the credit union affiliation, and looks at some of the main differences between banks and credit unions.

“It’s a very unique model,” Gudely told Valdosta CEO, a daily publication that focuses on Valdosta, Ga., business news. “I have to tell you, it’s very refreshing for me to be in this business.”

Of course, there are many similarities between credit unions and their banking counterparts. But as Gudely spent more time working for a credit union, he also learned the very important differences.

 

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