The Des Moines, Iowa-based Affinity Credit Union ($143 million in assets, 13,519 members) announced Tuesday its CEO Jim Dean has decided to retire after more than 30 years in the credit union industry. Officials with Affinity also announced the credit union's vice president of lending, Jeremy Smith, has been chosen to take over the CEO position.
According to Affinity, Dean will officially step down on Jan. 31, 2024 after more than five years leading the credit union.
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