SMITHFIELD, R.I.– Navigant Credit Union announced the addition of two new first vice presidents to its leadership team: David Hart, who joins as director of accounting, and Michael Solomon, who will play a leading role in the credit union’s commercial lending division.

Solomon joins Navigant Credit Union with more than 30 years of experience in New England’s banking industry and has held several leadership roles in commercial banking. Most recently, he served as regional president for New England Commercial Lending at Customers Bank. In his new role at Navigant Credit Union, Solomon will oversee Navigant’s commercial lending portfolio, including loan underwriting, business development, and the execution of strategies to grow commercial loans and deposits. 

David Hart is a CPA, and seasoned financial executive with more than 20 years of experience across the insurance, audit, and corporate finance sectors. He has held senior roles at Amica Mutual Insurance, Acadia Insurance, and KPMG, where he led teams responsible for complex financial reporting, forecasting, and operational efficiency. 

At Navigant Credit Union, Hart will provide strategic leadership for the accounting department, overseeing financial reporting and ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.  

“I’m pleased to welcome both Michael and David to our growing Navigant Credit Union team,” President and CEO N CEO Kathy Orovitz said in a statement. “Michael’s strategic vision, leadership skills, and deep knowledge of the local banking landscape, along with David’s analytical mindset and broad experience in financial operations and compliance, will be incredibly valuable to our continued growth as we continue to improve the financial well-being of the families, businesses, and communities we serve across Rhode Island.”

Solomon currently serves on the boards of the Rhode Island Bankers Association, the Aurora Civic Association, and serves on the Advisory Council for Roger Williams University Gabelli School of Business. He earned an MBA with a concentration in Finance from the University of Rhode Island and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Boston University.

Hart earned his Master’s Degree in Accountancy at the Keller School of Management in Chicago and his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Psychology at the University of Notre Dame.