Melva McKay-Bass
With more than 26 years of credit union, financial, and business experience, Melva McKay-Bass is the Chief Business Development Officer of Suncoast Credit Union. McKay-Bass began her career at Suncoast Credit Union in 2000, in branch operations and consumer lending, where she got to experience the credit union difference and develop her passion for all things Suncoast.
McKay-Bass worked in a variety of leadership roles at Suncoast Credit Union, including Senior Vice President of Member Service Operations, overseeing departments such as Risk Management, Fraud and Loss, Teller Operations, and Deposit Services. She also previously served as a branch manager, loan officer, and regional vice president.
As Chief Business Development Officer McKay-Bass’ areas of responsibility include oversight of Business and Commercial Lending, Suncoast Trust and Investment Services, Community and Youth Outreach, the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation, and Credit Union Service Organizations (CUSO’s), including the Members Title Agency, Members Insurance Center, and Suncoast Realty Solutions, LLC.
Beyond her business development duties, McKay-Bass utilizes her dynamic skill set to directly give back to the community. She serves as chair of Tampa Bay Black Business Investment Corp, is a member of the Freddie Solomon Boys and Girls Club Advisory Board, is a member of the United Way Area Board and United Way Suncoast Board where she currently serves as chair of the Community Partnership Development (CPD) subcommittee and oversees the Volunteer Income Tax Preparation program for Suncoast and the Members Trust Company. She is also a graduate of Leadership Tampa Bay class of 2016.
McKay-Bass is a native Floridian, born in Tallahassee. She is a proud graduate of Leto High School in Tampa and a Florida A&M University alum, where she earned her degree in accounting. Upon graduation, she immediately began her career at SunTrust Bank before transitioning to Suncoast.
As an advocate for the credit union difference, McKay-Bass believes credit unions make a true difference in the lives of members. When she isn’t helping members save more for life, McKay-Bass can enjoys spending time with family, writing poetry, and exercising.
