GARDNER, Mass.–GFA Federal Credit Union has named a new president and CEO.
The $601.5-million CU has selected Joshua Brier to lead the organization. Brier previously serviced as EVP and COO.
Brier will succeed Tina Sbrega who is retiring effective April 1 to take on a new role as president of Lighthouse Biz Solutions, LLC, a wholly owned CUSO of GFA Federal Credit Union that provides banking services to cannabis companies.
“GFA is an outstanding organization highly regarded for its fiscal responsibility, mission-driven, community involvement, and innovation,” Sbrega said in a statement. "It will be my honor to pass the torch along to Mr. Brier.”
Brier has served in his current roles at GFA for more than two years and has 15 years of banking experience. He has a master of business administration from New England College of Business in Boston, as well as a bachelor of science from Arizona State University.
“I have spent my career preparing for this opportunity, and I am humbled the board has placed their confidence in me to lead this organization and continue serving the membership and the community,” Brier said.