Media Advisory FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 30, 2014 Contact: Gay Pinder 410-704-4471
[email protected] President of SECU named lead judge for Towson’s Associate competition A full-time position with credit union to be given to winner of annual student program TOWSON, MD—For the tenth anniversary of its annual Associate competition, the Towson University College of Business and Economics is pleased to announce that Rod Staatz, president and CEO of SECU, will play the role of “The Donald”. The Associate, a TU spin-off of the NBC reality series “The Apprentice,” places eight promising business and accounting seniors in direct competition for the coveted grand prize—a guaranteed job upon graduation, this year with SECU. Week after week, the students are faced with challenges presented by regional companies, and tasked to work in teams to find and present resolutions. In addition to the scholarship prizes offered through the competition, the students also gain integral hands-on experience and invaluable business connections. “We are thrilled to have Mr. Staatz as the presenting executive for the Associate,” said Lisa Michocki, the program’s director. “Students will benefit greatly from interacting with Mr. Staatz and his team throughout the duration of the program and ultimately, one of them will acquire a full-time position post-graduation. This program continues to be a wonderful opportunity for our talented students.” As this year’s “Donald Trump,” Staatz will oversee the competition, serve as lead judge and each week announce who will progress—and who will be eliminated. Staatz has been president and CEO of Maryland’s largest credit union since 2003, and has more than 30 years of experience in financial services.