David Frankil was appointed the new president/CEO of the New Jersey Credit Union League, the trade association's board said June 3.

He will replace Christian M. Abeel, who has been serving as the New Jersey league's interim president/CEO after former league President/CEO Greg Michlig left in November 2015 to become CUNA's deputy chief engagement officer.

Frankil of Charlotte, N.C., holds more than 35 years of experience in management, governmental affairs and in the credit union industry.

He served as president of Burns-Fazzi, Brock & Associates and was president of NAFCU Services Corporation.

During the 1990s, he was the CEO and co-founder Virtual Compliance, a software firm that developed regulatory compliance systems and worked as director of government affairs for Champion International Corp.

“The league board is excited to have David with us,” Linda McFadden, New Jersey League board chair and president/CEO of the $187 million Xcel Credit Union in Secaucus, N.J., said. “During the interview process, he presented some innovative ideas to keep our league strong and viable well into the future.”

Frankil plans to relocate to the Garden State with his family. His first day on the job will be June 27, the New Jersey league said.