Join us for our July CTC Friday Conversation: "Meet the Pete Crear Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees."

The Pete Crear Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals whose careers embody the mission of the African-American Credit Union Coalition: to strengthen the global credit union community. These honorees epitomize sustained excellence, embody the philosophy of "people helping people" and have made significant impacts on credit unions industry.

Let's come together to honor their achievements and continue the legacy of Pete Crear, a true credit union pioneer. Mark your calendars and be part of this inspiring celebration.

Our esteemed honorees are:

• Dan Berger, Retired CEO, NAFCU
• Sandra DeVoe Bland, Board Chair, SRP Federal Credit Union

Harold Holmes, Senior VP New Business Executive/Ambassador for PFP Services moderated this conversation.

**Recording Coming Soon**

Keep reading to learn more about our honorees and moderator.

Dan Berger
Retired CEO
NAFCU

Dan Berger is the retired CEO of the National Association of Federally Insured-Credit Unions (NAFCU), now America’s Credit Unions after merging with the Credit Union National Association. Mr. Berger is currently a Strategic Advisor to Curql, a fintech fund for credit unions and community financial institutions. He has over 30 years of executive management, leadership and government affairs experience. Mr. Berger was instrumental in helping turn NAFCU into the premiere advocate for the credit union industry and was recognized as one of Washington, D.C.’s top lobbyists for 18 consecutive years by The Hill Newspaper. He proudly oversaw the continued support of AACUC, NAACP and UNCF as well as personally endowed a scholarship at Florida State University for first generation students. He serves on the board of several conservation and education organizations. Mr. Berger holds a master's degree in public administration from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Florida State University.

Sandra DeVoe Bland
Board Chair
SRP Federal Credit Union

Sandra DeVoe Bland, a distinguished professional with over 35 years of leadership, management, engineering, and technical experience at the Savannah River Site (SRS), is the first female and African American Chairman of SRP Federal Credit Union’s Board of Directors. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Tech and a master's degree in project management from Keller Graduate School of Management. She has over 27 years of SRP FCU board experience, mastering governance and consultative leadership utilizing strategic thought to execute her duties. She is employed by Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, the Management and Operations Contractor for SRS. Sandra is also the founder of S. J. DEVOE & Associates.

As SRP FCU Board Chairman, Ms. DeVoe Bland has contributed to and ensured the financial safety and soundness of SRP. She has led the Board through rapid growth, the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic and leadership transitions. This is evidenced by SRP’s stellar performance trend and delivery of solid results. Focusing on setting strategic direction and amplifying members’ voices, Ms. DeVoe Bland embodies servant leadership, reinforcing SRP’s commitment to its membership, communities, and “people helping people.”

Beyond her board duties, Ms. DeVoe Bland is deeply committed to promoting financial literacy and stewardship within the community and throughout the southeast. She builds high performing teams and inspires others. She is actively involved in teaching financial education, champions the credit union movement, and advocates for members’ interests.

With her unwavering dedication and inspiring leadership, Sandra DeVoe Bland ensures a brighter future for all those she serves.

Harold Holmes

2016 Pete Crear Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Senior VP New Business Executive/Ambassador
PFP Services

Harold joined the PFP family over 35 years ago. He began his career with the company as a Field Sales Representative and moved through the operations ranks to become Midwest Regional Manager. Currently, as a Senior Vice President, he acts as New Account Executive/Ambassador for PFP and serves on its Board of Directors as well as its charitable Foundation. Harold truly enjoys connecting with people and sharing PFP’s story, and he loves having the opportunity to build strong relationships and discover what more we can do to enhance our partnerships and move them to the next level. One of the proudest moments of his career was being honored as the recipient of the 2016 Pete Crear Lifetime Achievement Award from the African-American Credit Union Coalition. Harold believes in the importance of community, and he has been volunteering with the Boy Scouts for over 15 years. On a recent Boy Scouts trip to West Africa, he was so moved that he adopted a family and will be involved with a church renovation project in the village of Penyem. Some of the activities he enjoys in his spare time are ballroom dancing, roller skating, and jogging. Harold’s motto is "The best is yet to come" and his theme song is "Ain’t no stopping us now."