John Milazzo plans to retire as CEO of the $488 million Campus Federal Credit Union in Baton Rouge, La., on Jan. 1, thecredit union said this week.

His successor will be Dawn Harris. Milazzo is a former NAFCU board chair and both Harris and Milazzo have beenwith the Louisiana credit union for nearly 30 years.

Harris has served as chief operating officer, executive vicepresident of retail services and vice president of marketing overthe years at Campus Federal.

“Her extensive operational experience, regulatory and industryknowledge, strategic vision, and commitment to Campus Federal overthe past 29 years make her an excellent choice for a successfulfuture for the credit union and our members,” said Ken Paxton,chair of the credit union board of directors, said of Harris.

“Mr. Milazzo has provided outstanding leadership to the creditunion for 28 years and will be greatly missed,” Paxton added.

Harris said, “As an organization, we are moving into a futurewith a new set of economic and regulatory challenges, as well asexperiencing exciting changes in technology, delivery channels andfinancial needs on both the consumer and small business front.

“We will continue to be a successful, thriving cooperativefinancial institution that strives to exceed member expectations atevery turn.”

Formed in 1934 by seven employees of Louisiana State University,Campus Federal now serves about 40,600 members and operates sevenlocations in Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport.