LOS ALAMITOS, Calif.—Thomas Lent has been named president and CEO of Southland Credit Union, effective Jan. 1, 2017.
Lent, currently EVP and CFO at the $592-million SCU, will succeed Ferris Foster.
“We are confident that Tom is the right caliber of leader to guide Southland to continued future success,” said Board Chairman Walter Finnigan in a statement. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and he is highly respected in the credit union industry. I know our members will benefit greatly with his leadership.”
“I firmly believe in our mission of providing valuable financial services for our members and I look forward to working with my fellow industry leaders in advancing the credit union movement,” said Lent.