John Dwyer
John Dwyer, CEO of EastRise Credit Union in Williston, Vt., announced his retirement effective June 5, concluding a 38-year tenure with the credit union including the past 15 years as CEO.
“John’s unwavering dedication to the credit union movement amid decades of transformation, challenge, innovation and disruption is deeply appreciated,” Art Woolf, chair of the EastRise Board of Directors, said. “His authentic leadership exemplifies how a clear organizational purpose can be aligned with a broader mission, ultimately creating value for both individuals and communities.”
Dwyer positioned the credit union as a leader in mortgage lending, advanced investments in technology and infrastructure, and broadened service offerings to include comprehensive banking solutions. In addition, he fostered partnerships and initiatives targeting community needs, such as Vermont's housing shortage, food insecurity and environmental sustainability. He also served as a trustee and finance committee chair for the University of Vermont Health.
“John is widely respected as a key figure in Vermont’s business landscape, influencing affordable housing strategies and sustainable development with a commitment to vision and partnership. He challenged us to think boldly about what a credit union can be, and his legacy is the strong foundation he leaves behind. We extend our deepest gratitude to John,” Spencer Newman, vice chair of the EastRise Board of Directors, said. “Nonetheless, we are eager to advance the forward-thinking strategic framework John established under new leadership to reach the next horizon of growth, impact and member value.”Newman is leading a board of directors search committee in collaboration with Korn Ferry, a global executive recruiting firm, to conduct a nationwide search for a successor CEO, with a selection anticipated by May.
EastRise Credit Union, a $3.1-billion credit union with Vermont roots going back more than 77 years, has more than 450 employees serving 170,000 members.
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