Shape Our Future:
Join the Service One Leadership Team
The Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee of a credit union are composed of volunteer members. The Board of Directors are typically elected by the credit union's members, and the Supervisory Committee are appointed by the Board of Directors. Both groups are integral in maintaining the credit union’s integrity, transparency, and service to its members. The Board guides the general direction of the business affairs, funds, and records of the Credit Union. They also adhere to specific duties that the State of Kentucky requires they follow.
Common questions…
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Step 1: Express Interest
Credit Union members interested in serving must submit a formal application to the Nominating Committee. You can find the digital application link directly on this webpage.
Step 2: Credential Review
The Nominating Committee is a standing committee tasked with reviewing the qualifications of every interested member. They evaluate candidates based on their professional expertise, discretion, and the Credit Union's established policies.
Step 3: Selection and Appointment
For the Board: The Nominating Committee is solely responsible for selecting the final slate of candidates for membership consideration. Directors are then elected by the members at the Annual Meeting.
For the Supervisory Committee: After the review process, these committee members are officially appointed by the Board of Directors.
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While the Board focuses on high-level strategy, the Supervisory Committee is where the real "detective work" happens. It is the best way to learn the inner workings of Service One before stepping into a Board seat.
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You cannot serve if you are a non-member, a joint owner/beneficiary without your own membership, or a current Board member (specifically regarding the Supervisory Committee). You are also barred from any vote involving your own financial interests.
Supervisory Committee: Responsibilities, Requirements, and Terms
The Supervisory Committee provides critical financial oversight for the Credit Union, acting as the "watchdog" to ensure regulatory compliance and operational integrity.
General Responsibilities:
Audit Oversight: Conducts or oversees a comprehensive annual audit of the Credit Union's books and affairs.
Regulatory Liaison: Submits annual audit reports to the Board of Directors and the Commissioner.
Member Advocacy: Presents a summary of the annual audit report to the membership during the Annual Meeting.
Internal Controls: Performs supplementary audits or examinations of member accounts as deemed necessary or as requested by the Board.
Management Review: Assesses the effectiveness of the management team to ensure member assets are protected.
Term and Appointment:
Appointment: Members are appointed by the Board of Directors at the organization meeting.
Term Length: Serve a one-year term.
Re-appointment: Can be re-appointed without restriction at the discretion of the Board.
Membership and Eligibility Requirements:
Committee Size: Consists of up to nine (9) members.
Board Independence: Current members of the Board of Directors are ineligible to serve on the Supervisory Committee to ensure independent oversight.
Confidentiality: Must maintain strict confidentiality regarding all member transactions and personal affairs.
The Supervisory Committee:
The Supervisory Committee is appointed by the Board to oversee the credit union’s financial practices. They ensure that the Board of Directors and management comply with regulations and operate in the best interest of members. They conduct audits, review financial statements, assess the effectiveness of the management team to protect member assets and ensure transparency, and ensure proper internal controls are in place. They submit an annual report to the Board and the Commissioner, as well as a summary of that report to the members at each Annual Meeting.
Committee members are also volunteers, often with expertise in accounting, auditing, or risk management, and they play a key role in safeguarding the credit union’s assets and member interests. They serve for a one-year term and can be re-appointed without restriction at the will of the Board of Directors.
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Brian Becker became a member of the credit union in 2014. He was appointed by the Board of Directors to the Supervisory Committee in 2023. Brian Becker is the VP of Operations and Programs for the South-Central Workforce Development Board where he helps oversee and implement innovative workforce development programs in the region. His background includes over 20 years of nonprofit leadership in operational and program effectiveness. Brian and his wife and two teenage children enjoy hiking at National Parks, visiting big cities and cooking meals together.
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Jack Blaha has been a member of the credit union since 2016.
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Dr. Maggie Shelton has been a member of the credit union since 2012. She was appointed to the Supervisory Committee by the Board in 2021. Dr. Shelton has over 20 years of experience in higher education, serving in faculty, staff, and administrative roles. Her roles have spanned academic affairs, student affairs, and community outreach. She has worked in community colleges, a private two-year art college, and a private four-year university. Dr. Shelton has also supported community college student success through non-profit work. She retired as the Provost of SKYCTC in 2019. Her volunteer experience includes Master Gardener work with the Warren County Extension Center, food delivery with Glean Kentucky, and docent duties with the Friends of the Jenny, which included publishing her photography of the vintage airplane.
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Heather LaRue has been a member of the credit union since 2026. She is a seasoned leadership professional with over two decades of experience spanning higher education, retail, and distribution. A Bowling Green native and longtime Franklin resident, LaRue has built a career centered on creating solutions and breaking through barriers to help others succeed.
Currently, LaRue serves as the Retention and Resources Coordinator at Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College (SKYCTC). Her commitment to educational access extends beyond her local community; she also serves as the Vice President of the National Education Opportunity Centers Association, an organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities across the country.
LaRue holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations from Eastern Kentucky University and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Adult and Higher Education at Morehead State University. At Service One, she brings her passion for integrity and problem-solving to the Supervisory Committee, where she helps ensure the credit union operates with the transparency and strength its members deserve. Outside of her professional life, she is the proud mother of two college students.
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Board of Directors: Responsibilities, Requirements, and Officer Roles
The Board of Directors provides strategic oversight for the Credit Union, ensuring its financial health and stability.
Board members are elected volunteers who dedicate their time and expertise to guiding the institution.
General Responsibilities:
• Provide general direction of the business affairs, funds, and records of the Credit Union.
• Fulfill the duties outlined in KRS Chapter 286.6.
• Appoint an executive committee consisting of at least three (3) directors.
Term and Meetings:
• Serve three-year terms.
• Attend monthly meetings.
Membership Requirement:
• Maintain membership in the Credit Union.
Officer Roles (Elected Annually):
• Chair: Presides at meetings of the members and the Board, and performs all other usual duties connected with the office.
• Vice Chair(s): Perform the duties of the Chair in the Chair's absence and other duties as assigned by the Board.
• Treasurer: Submits financial reports to supervisory agencies and may serve as the process agent.
• Secretary: Prepares and maintains accurate minutes of all member and Board meetings; provides meeting notices; authenticates Credit Union records; and performs all other duties incident to the office. (The Treasurer and Secretary positions may be held by the same individual.)
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Dr. Harold Little, Jr. joined the credit union in 2001 and was appointed by the board to the Supervisory Committee in September 2005. He specializes in financial and managerial accounting and teaches at Western Kentucky University. Dr. Little has extensive experience in all phases of public and private accounting and internal auditing. Dr. Little retired from Western Kentucky University where he served as Department Chair of the Accounting Department in Gordon Ford College. He was on the WKU faculty for 23 years. He taught financial accounting, managerial accounting, and auditing at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He earned his BA degree from Howard University, his MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business (now called the University of Chicago Booth School of Business), and Ph.D. from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Dr. Little is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Management Accountant, and Chartered Global Management Accountant. He has extensive experience in all phases of public and private accounting and internal auditing. Dr. Little serves on the Bowling Green/Warren County Airport Board and Arts of Southern Kentucky Foundation. He has been a member of the credit union for over 20 years. He served as a Supervisory Committee member before joining the Board of Directors in 2011. He has served as Secretary, Treasurer, Vice-Chairman, and Chairman of the Service One Credit Union Board. He currently serving as Chairman.
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Dr. T. Chris George joined the credit union in 2006. Dr. George was appointed by the Board of Directors to the Supervisory Committee, later serving as Committee Chair for two years. He was appointed to fill a vacant position on the Board of Directors in 2022. George is the Director of Federal TRIO Programs at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College. Prior to SKYCTC, he worked for 20 years at WKU in the TRIO Student Support Services Program, serving as program director for nine years. George has also served as the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Washington DC-based Council for Opportunity in Education (COE). George has been on the COE Board of Directors for eleven years. He received his Master of Arts in History from WKU in 2001, and his Doctor of Education from the University of the Cumberlands in 2016.
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Dr. James B. McCaslin is the Provost at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC), one of the sixteen colleges that comprise the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). He serves as the Chief Academic Officer for a college that serves the 10 counties in the Barren River Area Development District, including six campuses in Bowling Green, Glasgow, and Franklin. Dr. McCaslin is engaged in the communities served by SKYCTC through economic development and a variety of local and regional non-profit organizations. This year, Dr. McCaslin’s portfolio has expanded statewide while he serves as the Acting Executive Director for Project Management at the KCTCS System Office.
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J. Pat Stewart joined the credit union in 1984. He was appointed by the Board of Directors to the Supervisory Committee in 2008 and served as Committee Chair from 2011 to 2015. In 2015, he was appointed to fill a vacant position on the Board of Directors. Stewart retired as Director of Student Services from Warren County Schools in 2017 after 36 years of service in various roles, including teacher, Director of Student Services, Director of Pupil Personnel and Director of Technology.
In retirement, Stewart has remained very active in the community. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board for Service One and the Richardsville Fire Department. Additionally, he is President of the Warren County Retired Teachers Association, President of the Kentucky Colonel Amateur Radio Club, and a Board Member of the Kentucky Goat Producers Association.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his girlfriend and family.
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Dr. Richard Miller retired from the Department of Psychology at Western Kentucky University and has been a credit union member since 1972. Dr. Miller has served on the board in all offices since 1989, including four years (2 two-year terms) as Chair.
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Dr. Brooke Justice has been a member of the credit union since 2003. In 2019, Dr. Justice was appointed to the Supervisory Committee by the Board of Directors and subsequently appointed to the Board of Directors in 2023 to fill a vacant position. Following completion of her MBA at Western Kentucky University (WKU), Dr. Justice began her professional career as an Academic Advisor at WKU. In 2008, she transitioned to Bowling Green Technical College, embarking on a career in community college administration. Dr. Justice has held progressively responsible positions in Student Services at the institution which has since transitioned into Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College. She holds a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Kentucky.
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Dr. Christopher Royse became a member of the credit union in 2015. Royse was appointed by the Board of Directors to the Supervisory Committee in 2019 and began serving as Committee Chair in 2024 and was appointed to the Board of Directors in 2026. He is Dean of Business and Information Technologies at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC), where he has worked since 2010. He holds a Doctorate in Education from Morehead State University (2025), an M.S. (2016) and B.S. (2004) in Telecommunications Systems Management from Murray State University and an A.A.S. in IT Network Administration from Bowling Green Technical College (2002).
Royse serves on the Murray State University CNM National Advisory Board, Western Kentucky University Gordon Ford College of Business Advisory Board, is a Supervisory and IT Oversight committee member for Service One Credit Union, and is a Leadership Bowling Green (2018) graduate, where he also served as Education Day Chair (2021-2025). Royse belongs to several professional organizations, including the National Association of Branch Campus Administrators, National Cyber Watch Center, and FBI InfraGard. He holds multiple instructor certifications (Cisco, CompTIA, VMware, and Amazon AWS). He resides in Smiths Grove, KY.
Board of Directors:
Consisting of seven (7) directors, this group is selected from members of the Credit Union and are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the credit union. Oversees the organization's management and ensures it operates in the best interest of its members.
They help to make strategic decisions, set policies, and ensure financial stability, while also representing member interests and ensuring compliance with regulations. They set policies, ensure financial health, and make decisions regarding the credit union's operations.
Board members often come from diverse professional backgrounds, bringing skills in areas like finance, business management, law, and community leadership. The board is typically elected by the credit union’s members during the annual meeting. Terms of service are typically a three-year term as a director and a one-year term as an officer.
