HUTCHINSON, Kan.–The $274-million Heartland Credit Union here has named its new president/CEO.
The credit union has tapped Dan Springer to succeed Garth Strand, who is retiring from Heartland after 36 years.
“Dan is just the person to lead HCU into the future,” said Strand in a statement. “His experience with strategic planning and commitment to excellent member service makes him a choice every member can be confident in.”
Springer was previously executive vice president/ CFO at Heartland Credit Union, where he oversaw the accounting department, EFT, sales/marketing and investment/insurance departments, as well as internal audit and compliance. It was during his time at HCU that he helped the credit union experience annual growth in assets of 11.3%, share growth of 9.9% and 12.7% loan growth, the credit union said.
“I am honored to have been chosen for this exciting opportunity. Working with our board and staff we will continue HCU’s tradition of delivering exceptional value and service to our membership,” said Springer. “I look forward to finding new and innovative ways to improve the financial well-being of our members.”
Strand began his career at Heartland Credit Union in August of 1980 as vice president of lending. In May of 1989, he was promoted to president, taking the helm of a credit union with two branches, $23 million in assets, and approximately 8,500 members and growing it to six branches and $274 million in assets, with more than 22,700 members.