AurGroup Financial Credit Union
Board of Directors Election

Rick currently serves on the Board of Directors for AurGroup Financial Credit Union and is seeking re- election. In addition to his voluntary board position at AurGroup, Rick is a retired employee of the City of Fairfield Boards of Zoning Appeals, Building Appeals and Design Review Board.

As a Fairfield City Building Official, Rick was responsible for the overall administration of the Building and Zoning Division and enforcement of all the rules of the State of Ohio, Board of Building Standards. Rick worked in the Building and Zoning Division for over 39 years, starting as a city electrician.

Over the years, Rick has been involved in numerous building and electrical organizations and was named Building Official of the Year by both the Southwest Ohio Building Officials Association and the Ohio Building Officials Association. Rick enjoys spending time with his family. One of Rick's favorite activities is taking trips on his Goldwing.

Rick joined the AurGroup Board in 2011 as an Associated Board Member until he was elected by the membership in 2013. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board. Rick has completed numerous Ohio Credit Union League training courses and looks forward to continuing his service.

In 2013, Rick left his job in sales and marketing and started his own horse boarding business, Wildflower Ranch. Wildflower Ranch is responsible for the care of 30 + horses of various breeds. It organizes field trips for elementary school kids, so they can come out and see the animals, find out what it takes to care for them and possibly ride a horse.

Rick is a member of the Colerain Chamber of Commerce. He is a supervisor for the Motorcycle Safety Program for all four locations of Great Oaks Career Campuses. He teaches the basic rider course for Great Oaks and Butler Tech. He also trains new instructors in the motorcycle program throughout the state of Ohio. In his spare time, Rick volunteers with the Colerain Community Association, the Clippard YMCA in Colerain Township and regularly works with Habitat for Humanity in Ohio and New Orleans.

Chris D. Steed has dedicated 37 years to the social services field, with experience spanning direct service through senior administration. Throughout his career, he has focused on supporting individuals with a wide range of disabilities.

He currently serves as the Continuous Quality Improvement Administrator at Talbert House and is also a Surveyor for CARF International.

Chris's appreciation for AurGroup's community-focused mission began in 1989 when, as a local school employee, he opened an account and became a shareholder of what was then Hambuco Federal Credit Union. In 2024, he was appointed as an AurGroup Associate Director and, in 2025, was selected to fill a vacant Director position.

Chris values the opportunity to serve the membership and is committed to continuing to support AurGroup's mission and growth as a member of the Board of Directors.