METAIRIE, La.–OnPath Credit Union has named Jared Dryer as its new chief lending officer.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jared Dryer to the OnPath team,” CEO Jared Freeman said in a statement. “With his deep expertise in lending and strategic leadership, we are confident that Jared will play a key role in helping us expand our lending programs and further strengthen our member relationships.”

Dryer has worked in the financial services industry for more than 23 years, most recently serving on the executive team of the $2.2 billion Colorado-based Westerra Credit Union. His four years at Westerra Credit Union included time spent as the vice president of consumer and centralized deposit growth. Prior experience includes serving as senior director of consumer services, district manager and branch manager at Bellco Credit union. Dryer also has experience working at Wells Fargo and Centennial Mortgage. Jared holds a Masters of Business Administration from Amberton University and a Bachelors in Biology from the Point Loma Nazarene University. “I am honored to join OnPath Credit Union at such an exciting time, I look forward to working with the team to build on OnPath’s strong foundation and continue providing our members with the lending products and services they need to achieve their financial goals,” said Dryer.