USC Credit Union President and CEO Gary Perez: Leo H. Shapiro Lifetime Achievement Award

On August 28, 2025, California’s Credit Unions and Nevada’s Credit Unions announced that USC Credit Union President and CEO Gary Perez had been named the recipient of the prestigious Leo H. Shapiro Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honor bestowed.

With more than 35 years of service, Gary has embodied the credit union philosophy and made a lasting impact on USC Credit Union members, the Trojan Family, neighboring communities, and the cooperative movement as a whole.