Glen McKenzie (left) and Melanie Vest. (Credit/DATCU)

The $1.6 billion DATCU in Corinth, Texas announced an upcoming CEO transition Wednesday – Melanie Vest, current president at DATCU, will take over the helm for Glen McKenzie upon his retirement in June 2025.

Glen McKenzie

McKenzie has been with DATCU for 24 years, including the last eight as CEO. Under his tenure, the credit union experienced significant membership and asset size growth, and scored a perfect 300 rating from IDC Financial Publishing for nine consecutive quarters, DATCU said.

“I am grateful to have been a part of such a great financial institution for the majority of my career,” McKenzie said. “When I became CEO, DATCU was in a strong position, and I have always told myself I will be able to retire when I felt that I could not do any more to improve the credit union. We’ve accomplished that and now it is time for Melanie and her team to take DATCU to a new level.”

DATCU Board Chair Lee Howell added, “Glen and the entire staff has pushed DATCU to new heights in recent years, and we’re honored to celebrate that success during this transition. We have full faith in Melanie Vest, Glen’s successor, and know that the credit union’s growth will continue for many years to come.”

Melanie Vest

Vest has been with DATCU for more than two decades, beginning as a teller while she was a student at the University of North Texas, and will become the credit union’s first female president/CEO. She recently spearheaded DATCU’s football stadium naming rights agreement with the University of North Texas Athletics.

“I am deeply invested in DATCU’s history and future, and I know that our path forward will be to continue serving our community while making it a better place to live,” Vest said.

McKenzie added, “I am confident that under Melanie’s guidance and the Board’s vision DATCU will continue to thrive. I know the time is right, and I look forward to watching DATCU continue to evolve and grow.”

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