The $893 million Community Resource Credit Union in Baytown, Texas appointed Chad Heese as president/CEO.
He succeeded Community Resource Credit Union (CRCU) Chief Experience Officer Brenda Weinberger, who served as interim CEO since last year.
Heese brings more than 20 years of executive leadership to the credit union. Prior to joining CRCU, he served as chief lending and strategy officer at the $3.7 billion Rogue Credit Union in Medford, Ore., and as chief credit officer of the $1.5 billion Clark County Credit Union in Las Vegas.
“Chad’s experience and leadership style reflect the values CRCU holds dear,” CRCU Board Chair Bill Vola said. “He’s the right person to carry our vision forward, and the board is united in its belief that he will advance CRCU’s mission with the same excellence and purpose that define our organization today.”
CRCU’s 204 employees operate eight locations and serve more than 57,000 members.
David Frith has been named president of the $648 million City Credit Union in Dallas, and he will become its president/CEO on Oct. 1.
He succeeds current CEO Sharon Scearce (Moore), who will retire on Sept. 30.
Frith joined the credit union in 2003 and held executive-level positions including chief information officer, COOand chief strategy officer. He was CFO before being named president.
“I want to extend our deepest gratitude to Sharon for her exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to our members, employees and community. Sharon’s legacy will be innovation, growth and service.” City CU Board Chair Alan Richardson said. “As a longtime employee, David brings a deep understanding of our values and a forward-thinking vision that will continue to help our credit union grow and adapt to serve our members. We’re confident that under his leadership, we will build on our strong foundation and achieve even greater success.”
City CU’s 105 employees operate 12 locations and serve nearly 35,000 members.
The $144 million Finex Credit Union in East Hartford, Conn., appointed Joseph Bartolotta as president/CEO.
He succeeded Michael Palladino, who retired in May after 29 years of service.
Bartolotta joins the credit union from Salem Five Bank in Salem, Mass., where served as SVP, overseeing strategic planning, marketing, product development and management, digital communications and the bank’s charitable foundation. Previously, he held leadership roles at North Shore Bank in Peabody, Mass., and Boston-based Eastern Bank.
“Over the years, Finex has continually embraced forward-thinking innovation while maintaining a strong member-first culture,” Bartolotta said. “It embodies what all financial services firms should be doing and it’s a strategy that I plan to maintain and build upon.”
Finex’s 34 employees run three locations and serve nearly 17,000 members.
The $94 Coastal Community Federal Credit Union in Galveston, Texas has named Ronesha Holmes as interim CEO.
She succeeds Carol Gaylord, who concluded her 38-year tenure with the credit union on June 30.
Holmes previously served as the credit union’s EVP. “As interim CEO, Ms. Holmes will oversee daily operations and make key decisions in collaboration with the board, including matters related to staffing, finances, new initiatives, media relations and policy direction,” Coastal Community Board Chair Gilbert Robinson said.
Coastal Community’s 32 employees operate four locations, serving more than 11,000 members.
Peter Strozniak can be reached at pstrozniak@cutimes.com.
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