Mike Wilson Named New CEO of Pennsylvania’s Third Largest Credit Union
He will succeed George Nahodil who will retire after 23 years of service.
Mike Wilson will become president/CEO of Members 1st Federal Credit Union in Enola, Pa., on July 1, the board of director said in a prepared statement.
He will succeed the retiring George Nahodil, who joined Members 1st in February 2001 and was named CEO in October 2017. During his CEO tenure, the credit union increased assets from $3.7 billion to $7.1 billion, while loans grew from $3.1 billion to $5.7 billion and membership expanded from 381,665 to 551,504, according to NCUA Call Reports.
Nahodil announced his intent to retire in September 2021.
Wilson joined Members 1st in July 2016 as vice president of relationship management. Since then, he has also served as chief marketing officer/chief relationship officer and currently works as chief experience officer.
Before joining the credit union movement, he served as senior director of government relations and outreach for the Commonwealth Charter Academy Cyber Charter School in Harrisburg. Wilson also was a special assistant to the secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
“This appointment highlights Members 1st’s commitment to fostering growth, recognizing talent within the organization and upholding its distinct culture,” Board Chair Jon Kirssin said. “With a deep understanding of the organization and a demonstrated history of leadership, Mike is well-positioned to guide our financially sound credit union toward further success. I have worked closely with Mike over the last seven years and am extremely comfortable with his leadership skills, creative and innovative use of technology, and practical experience.”
The credit union’s 1,215 employees operate 59 locations.
Members 1st is the third largest financial cooperative by assets in the Keystone State, according to DepositAccounts.com.