GREENSBORO, N.C. – Kizzy Lea has been named Summit Credit Union’s new Supervisory Committee Chairwoman.
Lea received a Master of Science degree in Accounting with a Specialization in Controllership from Strayer University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Guilford College. Lea currently serves as the Senior Vice President for Business and Administrative Services/Chief
Financial Officer at Forsyth Technical Community College. Previously, Lea served as the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Business and Auxiliary Services at
Winston-Salem State University, providing leadership, oversight, and fiscal guidance to all Auxiliary Service departments, including Vending, University Bookstore, Ticket Office, and more. With over twenty years’ experience in accounting and financial management, Lea is recognized in the industry for her strategic leadership and extensive knowledge in financial operations.
“I’m excited to join Summit Credit Union as the new Chair of the Supervisory Committee. Summit Credit Union’s ‘People Helping People’ philosophy aligns so closely with the work we do at Forsyth Technical Community College. We are both vital resources for our communities and neighbors. I’m proud to help support the positive impact of our credit union partners within our communities. Forsyth Technical Community College believes that giving
back is more important than ever and working closely with our credit union partners is a meaningful component of this work”, said Lea.
Sam Whitehurst, President and CEO of Summit Credit Union adds: “Kizzy has the technical credentials and service heart we need in this key governance role at Summit Credit Union. The fact that she is willing to serve as a volunteer in support of the work we do as a not-for-profit organization speaks highly of her commitment to the communities we serve.”