The $1.8 billion GTE Financial in Tampa, Fla., promoted five employees and hired another. Brad Baker was promoted to EVP and CFO. Baker has worked at GTE for more than 25 years and began as director of accounting. He later became vice president of finance and vice president of member services. In his new role, he will oversee marketing and GTE's member experience department. Scott DeThomas was promoted to SVP and chief experience officer. DeThomas previously served as SVP of member sales and services. He will oversee administration, facilities and business continuity planning. Chad Burney is the chief information officer for GTE Financial and has added COO to his title and responsibilities. He is an award-winning information technology leader with repeated success in leading and directing technology and business operations. Mandy Zurbrick was promoted to SVP and chief marketing and strategy officer. Zurbrick began with GTE 10 years ago as the credit union's marketing director. Six years ago, she was elevated to vice president of marketing and promotions. Jennifer Maxfield was promoted to vice president of marketing. She created strategies that have played a pivotal role in developing GTE's unique brand. Maxfield will oversee the introduction of new company products while assisting the executive team with strategic company initiatives. Jasiel Legon was hired as SVP and chief talent officer. He has more than 20 years of experience in banking and a wealth of experience in human resources. In 2012, Legon became the vice president of people and culture for Oportun, Inc., where he built the company's human resources department.

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