Lionel has worked at the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) for over 25 years, where he serves as an Agency Information Security Professional. In this role, he supports and maintains critical infrastructure that enables ODJFS to deliver essential services to residents of the State of Ohio. His professional background brings strong expertise in technology, security, risk management, and operational support to the credit union.
Prior to his career at ODJFS, Lionel proudly served 10 years in the United States Navy.
Lionel has been a credit union member for more than 25 years and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Pathways, as well as on the Ohio Credit Union League Foundation Board. He is an active advocate for the credit union movement and has traveled to Washington, D.C., alongside other credit union leaders to support credit union-specific legislative issues.
Demonstrating his commitment to strong governance and continuous improvement, Lionel has earned both the Certified Credit Union Board Member (CCUB) and Certified Credit Union Supervisory Committee Member (CCUSC) designations. He has also served as Band Booster President for his local high school.
Outside of his professional and board responsibilities, Lionel is an award-winning photographer, a highly sought-after DJ, and a devoted church member.
He and his wife, along with their two children, enjoy traveling and exploring new places and cultures.
Why are you interested in serving on the Pathways Financial Credit Union Board of Directors?
I am running for reelection to continue representing our members' interests, and applying my experience in governance, advocacy, and community leadership to help strengthen our credit union's services and long term success.
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