Billeri assumes role as head of Members Choice Credit Union: 'His entrepreneurial and business-building competencies will lead MCCU into the future'

Luke Billeri has begun his new position as the chief executive officer (CEO) of Houston-based financial institution Members Choice Credit Union (MCCU), per a press release. 

Per MCCU, Billeri ascended to the office following the retirement of his predecessor, Randy Theilig, with the former’s official first day on the job having been New Year’s Day.

The release said that Billeri has been employed by MCCU since 2020, starting out as a chief lending and retail officer before his promotion to executive vice president last year. 

"During his time at Members Choice, Luke has shown to be a proven strategic leader and a strong addition to the current executive leadership team,” Johnny Williams, chair of the credit union’s board of directors, said. “His entrepreneurial and business-building competencies will lead MCCU into the future as we continue our vision to be the most member-centric credit union.”

According to MCCU, Billeri crafted a career bolstered by over two decades of experience in the credit union industry. 

Among his accomplishments is his extensive work with the "Helping Heroes" Savings Program that provides additional member benefits to teachers, police officers, first responders and healthcare workers. 

"Luke is driven by principles that have motivated him to lead the way for the credit union movement, and his strategic revenue vision will lend itself to MCCU's continued success," Williams said in the release.

Billeri’s LinkedIn profile shows that before joining MCCU, he was a vice president at Texas Dow Employees Credit Union (TDECU), a financial institution based in Lake Jackson, some 55 miles south of Houston. 

As MCCU’s new leader, the release said, Billeri seeks to ensure the credit union stays true to its philosophy of “people helping people.”