MECHANICSBURG, Penn.–Members 1st FCU here said it has named George Nahodil as acting president and CEO following the death of Bob Marquette.
Nahodil had previously served as VP-retail delivery, public relations and marketing.
As CUToday.info reported here, after serving as CEO for 31 years, Marquette died over the July 4th holiday weekend. He had recently appeared before credit unions when he accepted NAFCU’s White Hat Award at its annual meeting in Honolulu.
Under Marquette’s leadership, the credit union grew from $400 million to its current asset total of $3.6 billion, with 60 branches and more than 365,000 members. Marquette also helped grow the credit union’s employment from 150 associates in 1986, to more than 1,000 today.
“We are all mourning the sad and sudden news of our leader’s passing,” said Nahodil in a statement. “While we continue to give Bob’s family our heartfelt thoughts and prayers—as well as offering them respect and privacy—we are currently planning a fitting tribute to Bob’s remarkable legacy at Members 1st FCU.”