The board of directors of Chartway Federal Credit Union, a $2-billion institution based in Virginia Beach, Va., appointed Brian Schools as its new president and chief executive officer, effective Sept. 21.
Schools will be succeeding Ron Burniske, who retired in August.
The Chartway organization also includes its "divisions" HeritageWest Credit Union of Tooele, Utah and SouthWest Community Credit Union of St. George, Utah. Schools will serve as the president/CEO of these entities as well.
Schools, who has more than 20 years of experience at various financial organizations, including JP Morgan Chase, holds a B.S. in Finance from Virginia Tech and an MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University.
At Chartway he has served in various posts, including vice president of lending, corporate strategy officer, corporate divisional president, and president.
"After joining our organization in 2008, Brian quickly became known as a highly capable leader who had the experience, the determination, and the drive to position our credit union for the opportunities and challenges ahead," said chairman of the board Wayne Foshay in a statement. "Brian has excelled in every area. He is a proven and influential leader who is committed to excellence, and he appreciates the impact our organization can have on the lives of our members."
