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Christina O'Brien was promoted to serve as president/CEO of the $2.8 billion Robins Financial Credit Union, the board of directors said.

She took over the helm July 1 as the first woman CEO in the 66-year history of the Warner Robins, Ga.-based credit union.

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She succeeded John Rhea, who is retiring after 24 years with Robins Financial Credit Union, serving 12 years as CEO.

Christina O'Brien Christina O'Brien

O'Brien joined Robins Financial in 1993 as a consumer loan manager and was promoted to vice president of risk management in 2007. Ten years later, she was named EVP/COO.

"Having worked with Christina for so many years, her expertise reinforces our confidence for the future of Robins Financial and we know that her leadership as CEO will be a direct reflection of the credit union's mission and values," Robins Financial Board Chair Barry Brown said. "As we bid John Rhea farewell, we would like to thank him for his years of service and leadership. We are excited for Christina to begin her new chapter and are delighted to continue working with her in her new role."

Robins Financial is Georgia's third largest credit union with 447 employees who operate 22 branches serving more than 217,000 members.

MJ Neusaenger was named president/CEO of the $260 million Transportation Federal Credit Union, the board of directors said.

MJ Neusaenger MJ Neusaenger

She replaced Peter Sainato, who was appointed COO in November 2019 at the $336 million Cabrillo Credit Union in San Diego.

Neusaenger joined the Alexandria, Va.-based credit union in May 2019 as CFO and was appointed interim CEO after Sainato's departure.

She previously served as CFO at the $173 million Bulldog Federal Credit Union in Hagerstown, Md., and as CFO and controller for $778 million USF Federal Credit Union in Tampa, Fla.

She also worked as an assistant vice president of finance and internal auditor for the $626 million McCoy Federal Credit Union in Orlando, Fla.

"Her extensive experience within the credit union industry will be an asset for the future growth and success of TFCU," TFCU Board Chair Karen Shaw said. "We are confident that under MJ's leadership, TFCU will continue to grow, develop and provide exceptional service to our membership."

Transportation FCU has 47 employees who operate four branches serving more than 21,000 members.

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