Staff, Board members, family and friends gather Friday to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of CEO/President Matt Schmidt of Los Alamos Schools Credit Union at 1010 Central Ave. Schmidt, center, is surrounded by his wife Emily and their children Sophie and Adam.To learn about Los Alamos Schools Credit Union, visit lascu.org. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Matt Schmidt poses with Bev Wright who hired him 20 years ago. Schmidt has served as CEO/President of the non-profit organization for the last 16 years. Schmidt said highlights of the last two decades include the credit union receiving a national Louise Herring Award in 2019 and moving into a new building on 1010 Central. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Schools Credit Union staff congratulate CEO/President Matt Schmidt on his 20-year anniversary Friday with cake and a special luncheon. From left, Executive Vice President Bethany Hayward, Loan Officer Clarissa Meierdierks-Wall, student intern Camille Romero and Member Service Representative Denise Gutierrez with Schmidt. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Schools Credit Union staff surprise CEO/President Matt Schmidt by filling his office with colorful balloons in celebration of his 20-year anniversary with the non-profit organization. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com