SCHEREVILLE, Ind. — John Wohadlo, president and CEO of $154 million Advance Financial Federal Credit Union for the last 14 years, retired Dec. 31.
Jerry Gomez, who has been with the CU for 11 years, most recently as executive vice president, took over as CEO on Jan. 1, the credit union said Monday.
Wohadlo now is a member of the credit union's board of directors.
Advance Financial FCU saw nearly 150% growth in checking account volume and total loans during Wohadlo's tenure. In a prepared statement, Wohadlo said he will miss most, "the many personal relationships that I've developed throughout the years where members who were once strangers are now my friends."
"I will continue to stay in contact with our members and will look forward to participating in our Member Appreciation Days," Wohadlo added.
During Wohadlo's time as CEO, the credit union rebranded from Inland Employees Federal Credit Union to Advance Financial FCU.
Wohadlo said he expects the CU to do well under Gomez. "Under Jerry's capable leadership, we can all continue to anticipate a strong and stable future for our members."
Advance Financial FCU serves 20,000 members through branches in East Chicago, Schererville and Gary, Ind.
