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Achieva Credit Union has appointed Eric Jenkins as its new President/CEO, succeeding longtime leader Gary Regoli, who is retiring after 17 years of service.
"We are thrilled to welcome Eric Jenkins as our new President and CEO," Janet Cantees, chairperson of the Board at Achieva, said. "With his extensive expertise in the credit union industry — spanning advocacy, operations, lending, marketing, product development, finance and human resources — we are confident in his ability to guide Achieva into its next chapter. His vision and leadership will be instrumental in shaping our future while remaining true to our mission of serving our members and communities."
Jenkins brings over 34 years of leadership experience, having previously served as CEO at SRP Federal Credit Union and Education Credit Union. His career includes senior roles at Georgia United Credit Union, CU Partner Link and Georgia Credit Union Affiliates.
Regoli's tenure at Achieva was marked by community engagement and member-centric innovations. "Serving as CEO of Achieva Credit Union has been the honor of a lifetime," Regoli said. "Together, we've built more than just a financial institution — we've built a culture where people genuinely care about making a difference."
Cantees praised Regoli's impact, stating, "Gary’s leadership has left an indelible mark on Achieva. His unwavering commitment to 'Banking for GOOD' will always be a part of who we are."
The Dunedin, Fla.-based Achieva, which has $2.8 billion in assets and serves 202,882 members, conducted a national search for its new CEO with D. Hilton Associates.
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