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TDECU promotes Jason Schneider to executive vice president, chief operating officer. October 15, 2026 10:33 ET | Source: TDECU Houston, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - TDECU, Houston's largest credit union, has promoted Jason Schneider to executive vice president and chief operating officer. Schneider began his career with TDECU more than 20 years ago as a part-time member service representative while attending the University of Houston. An Angleton native, Schneider began serving members in TDECU's branch network and advanced through a series of leadership roles, helping guide several of the credit union's most significant strategic initiatives and growth opportunities. "Jason's career reflects the promise and opportunity TDECU strives to create," said Isaac Johnson, president and CEO. "He has grown with the organization, experienced its evolution firsthand, and helped advance its transformation. His deep understanding of our Members, our culture, and our purpose makes him exceptionally well prepared to lead TDECU's operations into the future." As chief financial officer, Schneider helped strengthen TDECU's financial foundation, advance enterprise strategy, and support the credit union's long-term vision. In his new role as chief operating officer, he will oversee business operations as TDECU continues to grow and serve its expanding membership. "I am honored to serve as executive vice president and chief operating officer," Schneider said. "TDECU has been a defining part of my professional journey, and I am grateful for the mentors, teammates, and Members who have supported and shaped that experience." Schneider earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Houston C.T. Bauer College of Business and an MBA in finance from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. He also completed the Emerging CFO Strategic Financial Leadership Program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst(R) charterholder through CFA Institute and an active member of CFA Society Houston. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Schneider has served on several boards, reflecting his commitment to strengthening the financial services industry and the communities TDECU serves. About TDECU | Founded in 1955, TDECU is a not-for-profit financial cooperative with more than 403,000 Members and over $5 billion in assets. TDECU currently has more than 30 Member Centers and offers a complete selection of convenient, innovative, and competitive products and services, including a full suite of deposit products as well as mortgage, auto, and personal loan products, digital banking, and business/commercial services. TDECU also offers, through its subsidiaries, retirement planning and wealth management, personal and business insurance products. Members can also access a worldwide network of over 55,000 surcharge-free ATMs. For more information, visit tdecu.org or call (800) 839-1154.

Thank you: HCDE, EFHC honor the many who support countless Department initiatives at Appreciation Breakfast. It started with a simple idea. Then that one small thought grew legs and ran. How could Harris County Department of Education and the Education Foundation of Harris County properly thank the many community and business partners that invest in initiatives, programs and events for students ranging from young children to adult learners? Through conversations between Joyce Akins, the Director Harris County Department of Education's (HCDE) Center for Grants Development, and Trina Silva, Education Foundation and Partnerships Director, the final result was the "Celebrating Impact" Donor Appreciation Breakfast. Held Sept. 18, hundreds of Department advocates filled the Irvington Conference Center for a morning of fellowship, networking, good food and the chance to not only see all HCDE does to fill in the gaps in education, but how partners and funds make the opportunities possible. In addition to attendees, several HCDE divisions that collaborate with community partners to serve students and families across Harris County also hosted display tables. "We pride ourselves on being the seekers of the blind spots some of these tables that you see around here today address exactly that," Superintendent James Colbert Jr. said in his welcome remarks to the room. "There are many populations in not only Harris County but throughout the country that don't get much advocacy, so hcde-texas try to become their advocates. "And it's the spectrum. It's everything from a young child that was born into generational poverty all the way up to our 'reluctant' learners who don't necessarily value what you might be teaching in a class, to even adult education where we have people who come back to get their GED equivalent at the age of 60." Donors were gifted encased certificates of appreciation, each featuring student selected artwork on the backside. The pieces were among top finishers at the 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards - HCDE serves as the second-largest regional affiliate for the prestigious scholarship and recognition program. They also heard how funds raised support initiatives within Head Start, the Center for Educator Success (CES), and the Center for Afterschool, Summer and Enrichment (CASE) for Kids. For Head Start, the SuperMENtors program not only fosters a joy for reading to some of Harris County's youngest learners - they receive copies of each book during the school year - but connects these 3- and 4-year-olds with a male role model who is present and committed to their success. "What a joy it's been these last few years to walk into a room and be bum-rushed by little children with a hug and them saying, 'You're back,'" said Journey of Faith Pastor Stephen Goldsmith, a SuperMENtor at Humble Head Start, which shares the same site as the church. "We see more women in the classroom so for this opportunity for children to be exposed to male mentors and community partners making a significant impact outside of their classroom, that's a great thing for SuperMENtors." A CES video showcased the Early Childhood Winter Conference, explaining how more than 1,000 educators spent the day learning new strategies and hands-on activities to take back to their respective early childhood learning centers. CASE for Kids Senior Director Dr. Lisa Caruthers introduced Taylor Baker, a teacher and Ecobot educator at Tice Elementary School in Galena Park Independent School District. The All-Earth Ecobot Challenge exposed hundreds of students across Harris County to robotics, coding and critical thinking, all while helping solve real-world problems in the competition. "To me, the best thing about Ecobot is seeing students who may struggle in traditional academics discover that they can create, collaborate and excel," said Baker, who has led Tice students in the challenge for five years. "The impact on our students has been profound. They've learned how to work through failure, think critically and believe in themselves. As a teacher, Ecobot reminds me just how important hands-on learning can be." Each group of donors were recognized, starting with "Friends" and moving up to "Advocates," "Partners" and "Champions." Top individual, corporate donors and community partners were also highlighted. Among the top individuals were Board Trustee Erick Dick and Donna Cole, this year's EFHC Heart of Education Champion Award recipient. CenterPoint Energy Foundation, H-E-B Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust and Versa Creative were the top business partners honored, while the Henderson Foundation, Houston Endowment Inc. and TDECU Cares Foundation were top community partners. "As Mr. Colbert said, we look for those blind spots," said Board President Richard Cantu, who also serves on the EFHC Board of Directors. "We look for those neighborhoods where it's not going on and it's really needed. With your help, whether it's a personal donation, corporate gift or longstanding support from foundations in this community, it's all making a tremendous difference in keeping kids off the street, keeping them coming to school, wanting to learn and being successful in life. We couldn't do it without and we appreciate you."