SAN ANTONIO–One credit union has announced a new CEO, while another has launched a search for a new one following a retirement announcement.
In Texas, San Antonio Citizens FCU has named a new president and CEO. The $247-million credit unionhas selected Patricia Sarne to lead the organization. Sarne, who served as executive vice president, succeeds Tim Baldwin, who has retired.
Sarne began her career at SACFCU on April 4, 1994 and holds a degree from the University of Maryland and is an Alumni of the Southeastern CUNA Management School. Over her 26 years at the credit union, Sarne has served in many operational and management positions, touching virtually every function in the credit union.
According to the credit union, she “embodies the cooperative spirit of the credit union movement and has worked hard to advance the cause through her leadership at the credit union, as well as in credit union organizations nationwide.”
“As chairman of the board and on behalf of the entire board, the appointment of Patty Sarne as president and CEO to replace the 32 years of careful guidance by Tim Baldwin gives me and the board great comfort. We know that the seamless transition from Tim’s leadership to Patty’s is something the members will welcome and appreciate,” said Jack Vogel.
‘My Privilege’
Added Sarne, “I would like to thank the board of directors for allowing me the privilege of serving as the next president and CEO of San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union. It has been my privilege and honor to have worked with Tim Baldwin for all my 26 years at the credit union. He has set the standard for leadership, professionalism and commitment to the credit union industry. As we move forward, the credit union continues to have an exceptionally talented staff whose passion is the success of the credit union and our members. Together we will be introducing new products and services, expanding our branch and mobile networks and much more, while holding true to the credit union philosophy of People Helping People.”
SACFCU has more than 18,000 members.
Kirtland’s Shoemaker to Retire
Separately, in Albuquerque, Tom Shoemaker, president and CEO of the $800-million Kirtland Federal Credit Union, has announced his plans to retire at the end of 2020.
Shoemaker was named interim president/CEO in October of 2017, and officially appointed to the job in May of 2018. Shoemaker has more than 45 years’ experience in financial services, 27 of which have been spent at Kirtland Federal Credit Union.
“The board would like to take this opportunity to thank Tom for his years of dedicated service to Kirtland Federal Credit Union and its membership. We wish him success in all his future endeavors,” said Chairman Brian McDonald.
The 48,000-member Kirtland FCU said it has retained D. Hilton Associates to conduct a nationwide search to find its next president/CEO.