CHAMBERSBURG, Penn.–Patriot FCU President and CEO Brad Warner has announced plans to retire in early 2023.
The $956-million CU said a search is underway for a successor.
Chambers has spent more than 43 years in financial services and 32 years in the credit union movement. with more than 30 as a chief executive officer.
Since Warner became president and CEO in late 2015, Patriot Federal Credit Union said he has expanded its branch network to 10 from six locations, completed a successful merger with Neighbors First FCU, and expanded the organization’s community charter footprint into Frederick County, Md., and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, including Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties.
In addition, Patriot FCU’s assets have grown to $956 million from $510 million, while membership has grown to nearly 84,00 from just over 51,000.
“Under his leadership, the credit union has also undergone a major credit/debit card network change, expanded its business services, and introduced dozens of products and services to meet the changing needs of its members and the transformation to a digital-first growth strategy,” the credit union said in a statement.
‘So Many Talented People’
“It’s been an honor to work with so many talented people and serve so many kind and caring members. I will miss the members and staff that I consider my family. My wife, Karen, and I are looking forward to spending more time with our family, particularly our granddaughters,” said Warner. “From a credit union perspective, I’m confident that Patriot is well-positioned to continue to serve a growing field of membership and live up to its mission of ‘people helping people’ guided by a servant leadership approach and culture. I have been blessed to have a led an organization that demonstrates that we are enhancing lives by building strong relationships with members and the community. Patriot Cares!”
Patriot FCU’s board said it has formed a committee to conduct a comprehensive search for his successor.