The $367 Heritage Family Credit Union announced Wednesday that MattLevandowski will be promoted to president/CEO.

He will succeed long-time President/CEO Ron Hance, who plans toretire in January 2015 after 36 years of service.

Levandowski currently works as SVP of retail and marketing atthe Rutland-Vt.-based Heritage Family.

He brings more than 21 years of leadership experience to thecooperative's top job.

“We chose Matt as someone who would maintain the culture of ourcredit union and provide the kind of quality service our membersexpect as owners of their credit union”, Tom O'Brien, Heritage Family CU's board chair, said in a preparedstatement.

Levandowski received his degree in business administration fromCentral Penn College in Harrisburg, Pa. and worked for VFCorporation prior to moving to Rutland, Vt. He also earnedhis Credit Union Development Educator designation in 2010.

“It is an exciting time at Heritage Family, and I am looking tothe future of our credit union with great expectations whileremaining true to our heritage and the mission of people helpingpeople,” Levandowski said in a prepared statement. “I amcommitted to ensuring that Heritage Family continues to be ourmembers' most valued, convenient, and trusted financial partner forlife.”

Chartered in 1956, Heritage Family CU serves more than 39,000members and operates nine branches.