After more than two decades at the helm, Brian Hughes is getting ready to hang up his CEO hat at Holy Rosary Credit Union. But before he rides off into the retirement sunset this December, he’s got someone pretty impressive lined up to take over.
Meet Kayla Selhorst—HRCU’s incoming President and Chief Executive Officer. She’ll be joining the team on October 1, 2026, giving her a solid three months to work side-by-side with Hughes before he officially clocks out on December 31st. Think of it as the leadership equivalent of a really thorough relay race handoff.
The HRCU Board of Directors didn’t just pull a name out of a hat here. They partnered with executive search firm Smith & Wilkinson to conduct a full-scale national search, ultimately landing on Selhorst for her executive chops, member-first mindset, and forward-thinking approach to community banking.
And she’s walking into quite the operation. HRCU serves over 25,000 members and manages more than $500 million in assets, making it one of New Hampshire’s top-performing community credit unions. No pressure or anything.
Why Selhorst?
“Kayla impressed the Board with her leadership style, strategic thinking and genuine commitment to staff, members, community engagement and advancing the credit union movement,” said Dana Flanders, Chairman of the HRCU Board of Directors. “She is an exceptional fit for HRCU and will build upon the strong culture and solid financial position Brian and our dedicated team have established.”
Currently, Selhorst holds the title of Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at CME Federal Credit Union in Columbus, Ohio. Her portfolio there? Pretty much everything that matters—lending, retail delivery, member experience, operations, and strategic initiatives. She’s also putting in work on the Ohio Credit Union League Board of Directors, because apparently she believes in actually walking the talk when it comes to the credit union movement.
Throughout her career, she’s built a reputation for investing in employee development, deepening member relationships, and setting up community credit unions for the long haul. In other words, she checks all the boxes HRCU was looking for.
What the Key Players Are Saying
Selhorst isn’t taking this opportunity lightly. “I am honored to join HRCU and grateful for the confidence the Board has placed in me,” she said. “HRCU has earned an outstanding reputation for serving its members, investing in its employees and strengthening the communities it serves. I look forward to working alongside Brian and the HRCU team during this transition while building on the exceptional foundation already in place.”
As for Hughes? He’s feeling pretty good about his successor. “HRCU has always been about people—our members, our employees, and our communities,” he explained. “Throughout the search process, it became clear that Kayla shares those values, and I have every confidence she will lead HRCU with integrity, vision, and care. I look forward to working closely with her over the coming months to ensure a seamless transition for everyone we serve.”
After 22 years of leadership, Hughes has certainly earned his retirement. But with Selhorst stepping in and a thoughtful transition plan in place, HRCU members can expect the same commitment to community and service they’ve come to count on—just with a new face leading the charge.