WARNER ROBINS, Ga.–John Rhea, president and CEO of Robins Financial Credit Union, has announced plans to retire in March 2020.
Rhea has more than 40 years’ experience in financial services and has been with Robins Financial since 1996, first serving as executive vice president before being named president/CEO in 2008. Under his leadership, Robins Financial Credit Union has more than doubled in assets to $2.7 billion, grown to serve over 212,000 members worldwide, and is now the second-largest credit union in Georgia.
“I have had such a tremendously rewarding career and 23 happy and fulfilling years with Robins Financial Credit Union,” said Rhea in a statement. “I have been so fortunate to have had the support and confidence of the board over the past 11 years to lead the credit union to what it has become, and I am so very grateful for the support of the management, staff, and community.”
Added Board Chair Johnny Jones, “The board would like to thank John for the significant contribution he has made to Robins Financial Credit Union over the past 23 years. His leadership and vision has helped the credit union achieve so many extraordinary things and his passion to help others has had such a positive impact on the lives of the employees, the board, the members, and our community.”
D.Hilton Associates is leading the search for a replacement.