LAKE CHARLES, La.–The $95-million Southwest Louisiana Credit Union has named a new CEO.
The credit union said Ronaldo Hardy will move into the position effective Oct. 3. Hardy brings 14 years of industry experience to the organization.
"We couldn't be more excited to welcome Ronaldo as our new president/CEO," stated Board Chairman Mike Dronet in a statement. "His work in the movement locally, statewide and even nationally speaks to his strong leadership and progressive, innovative approach."
Hardy most recently served as President/CEO of Shell Geismar Federal Credit Union for the past five years, where he and his management team were all recognized for being Millennials, as CUToday.info reported here. Prior to that he served in various capacities at La Capitol Federal Credit Union.
"Southwest Louisiana Credit Union is doing great work in the community, and I am eager to join its mission to offer financial services in a dignified way to the unbanked and the under-banked in the community," said Hardy. "Through our work to encourage financial independence, we hope the Lake Charles Area will recognize that we are a mission-focused organization with radical and strategic ways to be proactive and engaged with the community."