Florida’s Tyndall Federal Credit Union Appoints New CEO

Tyndall Federal Credit Union in Panama City, Fla., appointed John M. Parillo as president/CEO.

He succeeds Jim Warren, who is retiring after 37 years of service in the credit union movement.

Warren joined Tyndall in January 2004. During his leadership, the credit union grew assets from $668 million to its current assets of $1.9 billion, while loans increased from $368 million to $1 billion, and membership expanded from 88,558 to 113,829, according to NCUA financial performance reports.

Most recently, Parillo served as president/CEO at the $800 million Liberty Bay Credit Union in Braintree, Mass. Prior to working there, he was EVP and COO at the $1.2 billion Pima Federal Credit Union in Tucson, Ariz. Parillo previously held various executive and management positions at Boston-area based banks.

“John is an esteemed executive leader with more than 23 years of industry experience. He has expertise in driving digital-first initiatives and operating efficiency, which are important for our business model, and he possesses industry knowledge across a wide array of disciplines,” Tyndall Board Chairwoman Frances Martin said. “With his strong background in the financial sector and dedication to serving our members, we are confident that John will help us achieve our mission of making a meaningful difference in the lives of our members.”

Tyndall’s 227 employees operate 10 locations in Florida’s panhandle and Alabama.