Island Federal Credit Union has named Vice President and ChiefFinancial Officer Bret W. Sears president/CEO.

Sears succeeds longtime President/CEO Robert J. Dethlefsen, whoretired at the end of last November after 34 years of service tothe Hauppage, N.Y.-based credit union.

Sears has been an integral part of the executive team at the$778 million credit union since 2004. He brings more than twodecades of financial experience to his new post. Prior to joiningIsland, Sears was senior vice president and chief financial officerat Adirondack Bank in Utica, N.Y. He has also held high-levelfinancial positions at Skaneateles Savings Bank in Skaneateles,N.Y., and OnBank & Trust Co. in Syracuse, N.Y. A certifiedpublic accountant, Sears began his career in the Syracuse office ofKPMG and graduated from Le Moyne College in Syracuse, N.Y., wherehe earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

“My fellow directors and I are confident that Bret is the rightperson to build on the success and strong foundation that Bob Dethlefsen established,” said Shirley R. Watson, boardchair. “The board and I look forward to Island’s bright futureunder Bret’s leadership.”