HOUSTON — The credit union Wellby, Powered by JSCU FCU, has named a new president and CEO.
Wellby, which recently rebranded from JSC FCU, has selected Martyn Pell to lead the $2.65-billion organization. Pell most recently served as SVP and chief lending officer of Coastal FCU in North Carolina, and prior to that was president and EVP-administration with First Community Bank in High Point, NC.
Pell has also served as SVP-finance and CFO with First Community Bank/Greenpoint Insurance Group in High Point, and has more than 28 years’ experience in the financial services industry. At Coastal FCU, he was instrumental in leading, managing, and directing the $4.8 billion gross/ $2.8 billion net consumer, residential mortgage, and member business lending programs, the credit union said in announcing the hiring.
Pell replaces Christie Jordan, the credit union’s CFO, who has been serving as interim CEO following the departure of Brandon Michaels, who departed earlier this year.
‘Experienced Executive’
“We are excited to have Marty take on the role of president and CEO,” said Board Chair Deborah Acosta Conder. “Marty is an experienced financial services industry executive with more than 20 years of success in high-profile leadership roles. Marty is extraordinarily qualified to lead us on our continuing journey of exceptional member experience, growth, and new opportunities for the credit union and our members.
“I also sincerely thank Christie Jordan for serving as the interim president and CEO for the past several months. Christie’s leadership, energy, and dedication saw us through a major transitional period, and we are overwhelmingly grateful to her,” Conder added.
The credit union, which has more than 130,000 members, was founded in 1961 to serve Johnson Space Center. It now has a community charter.