Cecilia Homison

Cecilia Homison was named CEO of Tallahassee, Fla.-based First Commerce Credit Union in 2009. Known as a strategic thinker, collaborator, and skilled communicator, she has cumulatively served credit unions for more than 30 years in senior leadership roles in the Southeast. She currently serves on CUNA’s Advocacy Committee, and previously served on CUNA’s Supervision and Examination Subcommittee, and the Charter Review and Enhancement Task Force. For more than ten years, Cecilia has been an active participant in CUNA’s GAC and Hike the Hills, advocating in numerous meetings with the CFPB and NCUA, and on state hikes.

As CEO, she has introduced programs to develop future leaders, nurture YPG, and cultivate grassroots lobbying and fundraising. As a result, FCCU has been recognized with eight LSCU Chairman’s Awards for CUPAC and CULAC contributions. Cecilia also established the FCCU Foundation dedicated to financial literacy; as Chair, she promotes financial inclusion in underserved communities.

Under Cecilia’s leadership, First Commerce Credit Union has received the following CUNA awards for innovative initiatives: Louise Herring, Desjardins, and two consecutive 1st place Dora Maxwell. Among her community leadership roles, she has served as Chair of the Tallahassee Economic Development Council, Assistant Treasurer of the Tallahassee Chamber, and Treasurer of Junior Achievement. A graduate of Leadership Tallahassee, she received their Pacesetter Award along with 850 Business Magazine’s Pinnacle Award honoring women leaders.

Cecilia is a graduate of Huntingdon College and is a licensed CPA.