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Greenville, SC – Brian McKay, President and CEO of Spero Financial, is named to SC Biz News’ Palmetto Power List for 2024. Each year, the SC Biz News Palmetto Power recognition honors South Carolina’s most innovative and influential leaders across a variety of sectors.
A native of Columbia, Brian McKay attended the University of South Carolina and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication. McKay began his tenure with Spero Financial (formerly SC Telco Federal Credit Union) in 2004. Since 2007, he has been a part of the executive leadership team— being named President and CEO in April of 2020.
In addition to his role as President and CEO at Spero Financial, McKay is passionate about the community, serving as: vice chair of the Langston Charter Middle School Board of Directors, board member of the Carolinas Credit Union League, member of the Advisory Council for Homes of Hope, Finance Chair of the Anderson University Board of Trust and serves on the Finance Team for Rocky Creek Church.
When asked how his work has benefitted South Carolina, McKay shared, “I’m committed to leading a credit union that’s dedicated to making the communities we serve greater places to live, work, and play. This is highlighted through the incredible volunteer work we do in our communities and through the many dollars we donate. Personally, I serve my community through my work with local organizations and volunteer boards because it’s important to me to be active in my local area.”
He continued by saying, “I hope I’ve made a positive impact on the organizations for which I volunteer and on the people that I meet. I hope that my 25+ year journey in banking and leadership continues to show that a solid work ethic, a lifelong dedication to learning, and a willingness to serve, can still lead to both a successful and more importantly, a fulfilling career.”
About Spero Financial
Spero Financial Federal Credit Union was chartered in 1935 as a not-for-profit financial cooperative with one mission: to improve financial lives. As one of the Palmetto State’s largest credit unions, today, it has more than 50,000 members and $705 million in assets. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, the credit union’s footprint spans the Upstate and Midlands with branches in Anderson, Easley, Greenville, Simpsonville, Spartanburg, Taylors, and Columbia.
