Credit unions in Florida and New Mexico recently appointed new CEOs.
Brian E. Wolfburg was appointed president/CEO of the $6.9 billion VyStar Credit Union in Jacksonville, Fla. on Oct. 31.
He succeeded Terry R. West, who retired in August after 26 years of service as CEO.
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"We selected Brian after a national search to find the right person to lead VyStar as we continue to expand by serving our membership and communities in the best manner possible," said George R. Berry, VyStar's boar chair. "Brian's experience in a credit union similar in size and scope, with over 85 branches, was very important in our decision-making."
Before joining Vystar, Wolfburg served as chief operations officer at the $7.1 billion Alaska USA Federal Credit Union in Anchorage. With more than 20 years of industry experience, his expertise includes risk management, strategic planning, member service and performance management.
Tom Shoemaker was named interim president/CEO of the $789 million Kirtland Federal Credit Union in Albuquerque, N.M. in October.
He succeeds former President/CEO David Seely who is on paid leave until his retirement on March 1, 2018.
Shoemaker brings to the position more than four decades of professional experience in the banking industry, including 24 years with Kirtland FCU.
He began his banking career with Security Federal Savings and Loan in Albuquerque, working as as a teller before advancing to hold various manager positions including assistant vice president for branch operations and special projects.
Shoemaker joined the Kirtland FCU in 1991, holding a temporary position as collections clerk. He also served as a loan officer, branch manager, and most recently served as senior vice president of retail and lending before being named president/CEO.
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Peter Strozniak
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