Young Professionals Bootcamp
Sparking Career Development
Presented by Chad Miller, President/CEO, Southwest Louisiana Credit Union
Where do you want your career to take you, and how do you get there? Chad Miller went from Consumer Loan Officer to CEO in the span of five years. In this session he shares what he learned along the way and the tools that help young professionals grow.
Attendees will learn how to get a big-picture view of how a credit union operates, why it helps to understand your organization’s strategic plan, and how internal teams and personal development plans can build skills, visibility, and personal/professional opportunities. You’ll leave with practical ways to take ownership of your growth and better serve your members.
Agenda
Wednesday, November 18
Registration: 10:45 AM
Watch party begins: 11:00 AM
Networking lunch: 12:00 PM
Registration & Watch Party Locations
Registration is complimentary, but space is limited. Registration closes Friday, November 13.
The watch party will be hosted at multiple locations, with a virtual participation option available for the Alexandria Chapter.
Please register using the link for the location where you plan to attend. Each location has its own registration form, so be sure to select your intended location.
Baton Rouge & GNO Chapters
Formation CU
10289 Airline Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Lafayette & Lake Charles Chapters
Meritus Credit Union
515 Guilbeau Rd
Lafayette, LA 70506
Register – Lafayette & Lake Charles
Monroe & Shreveport Chapters
Centric FCU
213 Expo Circle
West Monroe, LA 71292
Register – Monroe & Shreveport
Alexandria Chapter – Virtual Attendance
Participate virtually. Access details will be provided to registered attendees.
Register – Alexandria (Virtual)
About the Speaker
Chad Miller has served as the President/CEO of Southwest Louisiana Credit Union since 2019. Chad began his working career in credit unions beginning in 2014, serving in various roles such as Loan Officer, Lending Supervisor, COO, and CEO. He has continued his personal development by earning his MBA and several Credit Union designations, including certifications in Financial Counseling, Compliance, and Executive Management. Chad’s strong passion for community development and developing innovative Loan Products and Services has led to SWLACU being awarded over $6.5 Million in Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Grant funding over the past 6 years.
As one of his proudest accomplishments, Chad received the inaugural Enlighten Award from Luminate, Louisiana Credit Union’s Association, which recognized the credit union leader who exemplified the sixth cooperative principle of Cooperation among Cooperatives. This principle emphasizes the importance of collaboration among cooperatives to effectively serve their members and strengthen the movement. Chad leads by the cooperative principles and believes that love for the members and community should drive strategy.