Credit union CEO announces retirement. (Image: Shutterstock).
Robins Financial Credit Union President/CEO John Rhea said Friday he plans to retire in March 2020.
Under his CEO leadership, Robins Financial CU grew from $1 billion in assets and 120,991 members in 2008, to $2.7 billion in assets and 212,689 members becoming the second largest cooperative in Georgia.
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Rhea joined Robins Financial CU in 1996, serving at its executive vice president. He was appointed president/CEO in 2008.
John Rhea "His leadership and vision has helped the credit union achieve so many extraordinary things and his passion to help others has had such a positive impact on the lives of the employees, the board, the members, and our community," Johnny Jones said, Robins Financial CU board chair. "We wish John and his family health and happiness for their next chapter."
Rhea launched his career with Barclays American Financial in 1976 and worked there as a vice president for 10 years before joining Barnett Bank in 1986 as senior vice president where he worked for a decade.
"I have had such a tremendously rewarding career and 23 happy and fulfilling years with Robins Financial Credit Union," Rhea reflected. "I have been so fortunate to have had the support and confidence of the board over the past 11 years to lead the credit union to what it has become, and I am so very grateful for the support of the management, staff, and community."
The board has hired D. Hilton Associates to conduct a nationwide search to find its next president/CEO for the Warner Robins-based credit union.
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