LIVONIA, Mich..–Credit unions in Michigan and Alabama have announced new CEOs.
In Michigan, Zeal Credit Union has named a new president/CEO. The $600-million Zeal CU has named Julie Kreinbring to lead the organization and succeed
long-time CEO Anthony Carnarvon.
Kreinbring has more than 25 years of leadership experience, most recently as the executive vice president/chief strategy officer of Zeal.
“Immediately prior to joining ZEAL, Julie was instrumental in jump-starting growth in digital audiences as well as driving a successful merger of equals creating the largest Catholic Credit Union in the State as the executive vice president of ACCU, where she oversaw operations of $450 million,” the credit union said in a statement.
Kreinbring also serves on the board of Member Student Lending, is a director with St. Vincent DePaul, an advisory director for the University of Detroit Mercy Career Center, is on the board of CU Wallet, as well as the board of the Downriver & Metro West Chapter of Credit Unions of the Michigan CU League.
“I am honored and excited to lead Zeal Credit Union into its next phase of growth and innovation” said Kreinbring. “We have an organization of truly talented and amazing people and I am very grateful for the commitment and hard work of all. Their passion for creating a culture of empathy and support is inspiring. The opportunities that lie ahead for us are considerable and I am excited to navigate this next chapter for Zeal Credit Union.”
New CEO in Alabama
Separately, in Montgomery, Ala., Max Credit Union has named Martin Head as president/CEO/. Head was previously chief lending officer and replaces Greg McClellan, who retired after 34 years.
Head has more than 31 years of consumer and business banking experience at Amsouth Bank, Aliant Bank, and the $1.4-billion MAX.
“It is truly an honor to be given the opportunity to lead an exceptional financial institution like MAX Credit Union,” said Head. “I carry on the work of all of those before me gives me great pleasure as we continue to be a vital part of our communities. I plan to work diligently with our board, management team, employees, and our communities to ensure MAX’s reputation for value, community, and integrity remains the same.”
Head serves on multiple community and civic boards and is a graduate of Auburn University and the LSU School of Banking.