BATON ROUGE, La.—Luminate, the state association or credit unions in Louisiana, has named its new board officers following the first board meeting of 2026.
Tom Kuslikis, president and CEO of EFCU Financial in Baton Rouge, has been elected chair. Kuslikis joined EFCU Financial as their CEO in 2023 and brings a strong commitment to advancing the credit union movement and supporting Luminate’s mission across the state, according to the association.
Kuslikis succeeds Steve Webb, who is retiring from the role after eight years of service as chair. During his tenure, Webb provided steady leadership and guidance through significant growth and change for the organization. Luminate said it extends its sincere appreciation to Webb for his dedication, vision, and lasting contributions to the association and Louisiana’s credit union community.
‘Profound Impact’
“Steve’s leadership has had a profound impact on Luminate and our members,” Luminiate President and CEO Juan Fernandez said in a statement. “His commitment to collaboration, advocacy, and service helped strengthen our organization and position us for continued success. We are incredibly grateful for his years of leadership and grateful that Tom is stepping into this role to build on that strong foundation.”
“I am honored to step into this role and build on the momentum created under Steve’s leadership,” Kuslikis said in a statement. “I look forward to working alongside the Board and Luminate staff to continue serving and advancing Louisiana’s credit unions.”
Other Board Officers
Other board officers include:
- 1st Vice Chair: Chad Miller, president and CEO, Southwest Louisiana Credit Union, Lake Charles
- 2nd Vice Chair: Helen Delin, president and CEO, Instep Federal Credit Union, Belle Chasse
- Secretary: Pamela Stelly, president and CEO, Maple Credit Union, Lafayette
- Treasurer: Rodney Parker, president and CEO, Centric Federal Credit Union, Monroe
