ASTON, Penn.— Sun East Federal Credit Union has selected AJ Filipas to serve as its new chief lending & revenue officer. He was placed by DDJ Myers, the well-known executive search and leadership development firm.
“AJ is joining Sun East at a pivotal time, and I’m thrilled to have him on our leadership team. His extensive lending expertise and strong strategic mindset will support our continued transformation, but what truly stands out is his open, transparent communication style. AJ embodies the collaborative, people-first culture we value, and his leadership will undoubtedly elevate the experience we deliver to our members and community,” President and CEO Debbie Cook said in a statement.
The credit union said Filipas is a results-driven financial services executive with over 20 years of progressive leadership experience across consumer and commercial lending, product development, and enterprise strategy. Prior to joining Sun East, he served as Vice President, Commercial & Consumer Lending for Dover Federal Credit Union. Throughout his career, Filipas has also served in various leadership roles at PenFed Credit Union, Currency Capital, Ally Financial, Wells Fargo Bank, and JP Morgan Chase.
“Joining a progressive, member-focused cooperative like Sun East is truly an honor,” said Filipas. “I look forward to working with the team to continue improving the financial well-being of our members as we drive growth and innovation through best-in-class credit products and digital lending solutions.”
Filipas earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Bachelor of Science in Marketing & Communications from Adelphi University in New York. He is also a Certified associate in project management (CAPM).
“Working with DDJ Myers was a very positive experience from start to finish,” says Filipas. “The entire team is comprised of professionals who are deeply committed to finding the best fit possible for both the candidate and the organization.
