Kirk Kordeleski 1 of 50 Most Influential Long Islanders of 2011

Kirk Kordeleski, the President and CEO at the Bethpage Federal Credit Union, has been selected by the Long Island Press once again as one of the regions “50 Most Influential Long Islanders of 2011.

In its ninth year, the Long Island Press produces a “Power List” which reflects Long Island’s most powerful and influential figures based on the office they hold and the accomplishments that they have achieved. This also includes the influence the figures have over daily life here on Long Island.

For four consecutive years Kirk Kordeleski has been named to this “Power List” which ranks leaders from the fields of business, government, academia, healthcare, not-for-profit and the public sector.

Since Kordeleski’s promotion to President and CEO of Bethpage in 2000, Bethpage has tripled in assets and is now a financial institution with over $4 billion in assets.

On June 14, 2011 there was a reception to honor the “Power List” recipients. Kordeleski was also awarded the 2011 Long Island MacArthur Airport (LIMA) “Take Flight” Award, which is given for best representing the future of business on Long Island and for his commitment to helping the Long Island economy “Take Flight.”

In awarding Kordeleski the 2011 LIMA “Take Flight” Award the Long Island Press wrote, “Since taking the helm of Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Mr. Kodeleski has proficiently navigated this venerable institution through turbulent economic times with grace and dignity. His dedication to the Long Island community is evident in the extraordinary community outreach of Bethpage and the enthusiasm of its employees.”

Kordeleski stated “It is a continued honor to be included on the Long Island Press “Power List” alongside so many significant Long Island community leaders.” Kordeleski went on to also thank Bethpage’s members who have continued to help Bethpage grow and remain Long Island’s largest community financial institution.

In 2010 Kordeleski opened four new branch locations including a Roosevelt Branch, which marked the first time a major financial institution launched in this underserved community in more than 20 years.

Kordeleski’s main focus for Bethpage is the consumer retail mid-market, including serving the many underserved communities on Long Island. Kordeleski was the recent recipient of the 2011 John O’Neill Humanitarian Award for his significant contribution to Long Islands underserve communities, including his extensive involvement in education and support of project GRAD Long Island, which helps thousands of young students in the those underserved communities of Roosevelt and Westbury achieve their dreams of attending college.