RICHLAND, Wash. Gesa CU announced the abrupt departure of Christina Lethlean, president and CEO of the $1.3-billion credit union the past six years, and the appointment of Chief Sales Officer Don Miller as interim chief.
The credit union, which has strong financials, said Lethlean will leave July 5 and her decision is “centered around her desire to seek new challenges.” Lethlean has headed Gesa since April 2007. Before that, she held senior management positions at Xceed Financial FCU in El Segundo, Calif., and Christian Community CU in San Dimas, Calif.
Gesa reported a $3.7 million net for the first quarter of 2012 and a $15.9 million net for 2012. It had net worth of almost 9% at March 31.
Miller has been with Gesa since 1987. He has served in a variety of executive roles throughout his career.
