Wayne Grossé, 56, was appointed president/CEO of the $5.7 billion Bethpage Federal Credit Union, New York's largest cooperative by assets, the board of directors announced Friday.

Grossé, who most recently served as chief operating officer, was named interim CEO in October 2014 when Kirk Kordeleski resigned as CEO/president in October because of health reasons. “After a deliberative process and review of potential candidates, we believe that Wayne Grossé has the vision, leadership abilities and financial industry experience to continue the fiscal strength and integrity of Bethpage Federal Credit Union and its $5.8 billion in assets moving forward,” Don Balducci, board chair, said in a prepared statement.

Grossé of Bayport, N.Y., joined Bethpage FCU in 1999 as its COO.

“I am appreciative of the great trust and confidence the board of directors has placed in me, and look forward to continuing to work with our dynamic team on behalf of our 250,000 members, and the Long Island communities which we serve,” Grossé said in a prepared statement.

The credit union is based in the city of Bethpage on New York's Long Island. It serves 248,079 members and operates 33 branches throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties.