JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — JM Associates Federal Credit Union President and CEO Jim Ryan will retire after 35 years with the credit union, with Executive Vice President Robert Griffin named to succeed him.
Griffin will become president and CEO effective Sept. 1.
Ryan led the $153-million JM Associates FCU through decades of growth and technological change while expanding its products and services, strengthening its financial position and increasing its emphasis on financial education, according to the credit union.
“It has been the honor of my career to serve the members and associates of JMAFCU for the past 35 years,” Ryan said in a statement. “This credit union has always been about people helping people, and I am incredibly proud of what we have built together.”
Ryan said he is confident Griffin will continue the credit union’s focus on serving its members.
More Than Three Decades of Experience
Griffin has more than 30 years of credit union industry leadership experience, including work in operations, strategic planning, member service and organizational leadership, JM Associates FCU said.
As executive vice president, Griffin has been involved in initiatives focused on improving operational efficiency, the member experience and the credit union’s overall strategy.
“I am both honored and humbled to step into this role and to follow in Jim’s footsteps,” Griffin said in a statement. “Jim’s legacy of delivering exceptional value to our members and ensuring a financially strong credit union will continue to guide everything we do.”
Message from Chair
Board Chair Carolyn Weeden credited Ryan with helping shape the credit union during his tenure.
“Jim Ryan’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping our credit union’s success,” Weeden said. “We are deeply grateful for his service and confident that Robert will continue to lead with integrity, vision, and a member-first mindset.”
JM Associates FCU serves associates of JM Family Enterprises and their families, and has approximately 9,000 members. The credit union offers consumer financial products and services and emphasizes technology and personalized member service.
