AUSTIN, Texas–Credit unions have named new presidents and CEOs in Texas, Pennsylvania and Alabama.
In Austin, Texas, University FCU has named Michael Crowl as its next president and CEO. Crowl, who joined the credit union in 2005 has been serving as president and will be named co-CEO with Tony Budet effective Oct. 1. Budet plans to retire on March 10, 2023, after which Crowl will be president and CEO.
“It is truly an honor that the board selected me to lead this exceptional credit union that has an inspirational vision and mission, a revered brand, and reputation of service,” said Crowl. “The board and the executive team are looking forward to elevating the organization to even greater levels of positive impact in our Members’ lives and their communities.”
According to UFCU, community engagement is important to Crowl, as demonstrated by his engagement and leadership on the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Board, Caritas of Austin Board, and the President’s Council of the Seton Fund for Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas. He is also a past president of the Board for the Austin Chamber Music Center.
Crowl is a certified public accountant with a bachelor's degree in finance and an MBA from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. He also has attained a credit union development education certification through the National Credit Union Foundation. In 2018, he was named Austin Business Journal’s “Best CFO” in the non-profit business category.
Discovery FCU Announces New CEO
In Wyomissing, Penn., Discovery FCU announced has named its long-time vice president/chief information officer, Michele Smith, to succeed the retiring CEO Edwin Williams effective Oct 1.
In a statement, the credit union said, “The board recognizes the visionary leadership of outgoing CEO Ed Williams who has grown the credit union to over $180 million in assets with over 8,500 members during his 26-year tenure. Ed’s vision and leadership have paved the way for Discovery FCU to continue to provide industry-leading service to its member/owners. We wish him all the best in his well-deserved retirement and look forward to Michele taking the helm and continuing to enhance services to our member/owners."
TVA Community CU Names New Leader
In Muscle Shoals, Ala., the $402.6-million TVA Community Credit Union has named Sammy Clements as its new CEO.
Clements has worked in the financial services area for the past 25 years, the most recent 13 as executive VP with the credit union.
“I consider it a high honor to be able to serve the members of TVA Community Credit Union,” said Clements, “I have enjoyed seeing the growth of the credit union during my tenure so far, and I look forward to capitalizing on our strengths as we build for the future. We have a great team in place that is committed to working hard for our members and delivering our extra mile service standards.”
The credit union has more than 19,000 members.