Stan Leicester Wins VACUL James P. Kirsch Lifetime Achievement Award

The James P. Kirsch Lifetime Achievement Award honors Stan Leicester, Executive Vice President of BayPort Credit Union this year for his significant contributions throughout his career. Stan has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of BayPort, demonstrating exemplary leadership and commitment to the community.

Stan worked at BayPort for over 40 years with his leadership helping to drive the institution’s growth from $100 million to $2.4 billion in assets. His forward-thinking initiatives, including the BayPort Insurance Agency, LLC, and BayPort Financial Investment Advisors, reshaped the organization.

Stan’s hand in creating the Student-Run Credit Union programs benefit thousands of students and teachers annually. His advocacy extends beyond BayPort, with significant contributions to the credit union industry in Virginia including serving on the League Board as chairman and being instrumental in the creation of the Credit Union House of Virginia.

Stan leaves a legacy of being a transformative leadership at both BayPort and in the credit union industry.

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