MECHANICSBURG, Penn.–Credit union in Pennsylvania and Illinois have named new CEOs.
In the KeyStone State, the $202-million AmeriChoice FCU has selected Kenneth C. Dyer to lead the organization.
Dyer most recently served as the senior vice president of Emerging Opportunities at the $5.2-billion Members 1st Federal Credit Union, also in Mechanicsburg.
Dyer succeeds Anna May Nauss, who retired at year-end after six years leading the organization.
“I am very pleased to welcome Kenneth Dyer in his new role as AmeriChoice CEO,” said Board Chairman Gregg Wells, “With more than 30-plus years of leadership experience in the financial services industry, Ken brings a wealth of knowledge on how to drive organizational innovation, growth and member satisfaction.”
In a statement, the credit union said Dyer is an accomplished executive leader, focusing on transforming organizations by providing a compelling vision and execution of strategies with exceptional results while driving innovation to support growing member loyalty.
“I am very excited to assume this new role and for the future of the credit union,” said Dyer. “We have an exceptionally talented team at AmeriChoice that is focused on meeting the ever-changing needs of our members and the community.”
New CEO in Illinois
In Illinois, the $282-million Streator Onized Credit Union has named Doug Patterson as its new president/CEO. Patterson succeeds Kathy Lucas, who is retiring Feb. 1 after 15 years as CEO and 35 years overall with the credit union.
Patterson has spent 23 years in banking, most of that with Midland States Bank, where he has worked in commercial lending, consumer lending, products, underwriting and compliance, the credit union said.