Officials with the Burbank, Calif.-based Farmers Insurance Federal Credit Union (FIFCU) announced Mirella Reznic will take over the credit union’s leadership position beginning next week. Reznic comes into the CEO position after Laura Campbell’s recent retirement. FIFCU’s CFO Harland Bengs has been filling in during this leadership gap following Campbell’s retirement.
In a prepared statement Thursday, Board chair for FIFCU ($1.4 billion in assets, 64,814 members) Rudy Trevino said, “Mirella’s selection comes after a rigorous and thoughtful process of assessing and interviewing numerous, highly qualified and impressive internal and external candidates.”
Trevino continued, “Throughout the process, we made it a priority to select an individual with broad credit union and financial services executive leadership experience, who is committed to our long-standing, member-focused culture, our mission and our strategy. The Board feels strongly that Mirella exceeds all these requirements.”
Reznic comes to FIFCU from the $4 billion Valley Strong Credit Union in Bakersfield, Calif., where she served as EVP and chief strategy officer. According to Thursday’s statement from the credit union, Reznic has a lengthy financial services history including serving in leadership positions with J.P. Morgan Chase, Metlife and American Express.
Reznic added, “As we navigate an ever-evolving environment and the changing needs of our community, I am excited to lead the transformation efforts, ensuring we continue to provide innovative solutions and exceptional service. Our dedication to our membership remains at the core of everything we do, and I look forward to building on the strong foundation that has been established.”
According to FIFCU, they used executive search and leadership firm DDJ Myers to assist in filling the CEO position.
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