Autotruck names a new President/CEO, Jason Pendleton
The Board of Directors of Autotruck Financial Credit Union in Louisville, Kentucky has announced the appointment of Jason Pendleton as President and CEO. Pendleton will officially take the helm on Monday, January 6, 2025, replacing Jim Thompson who will retire on January 3, 2025, after having served as the Credit Union’s CEO for nearly eleven years.
Pendleton has over 22 years of experience in the financial services industry, working in various arenas of operations, compliance, and lending. He joined Autotruck in 2018 in the role of VP of Lending and was named the Credit Union’s Executive Vice President in January 2023.
“Jason’s experience, knowledge and vision, along with a dedication to serving members will serve the membership of Autotruck well,” said Board Chair Steven Stone, “He is committed to exceptional service. We are confident he will lead Autotruck to an even brighter future.”
“It is an honor to be entrusted to serve in this capacity,” Pendleton said. “Autotruck’s members are good, hard-working folks. Life comes at them in lots of ways. We’re committed to being the place they can turn that is on their side. Whether it’s building their savings or investments, getting a better deal on a loan, or building good credit, we’re here to help. I am extremely excited to lead our team even more deeply into this mission.”
Autotruck’s roots trace to 1961 when it was organized to serve the employees of Ford Motor Company. Today the Credit Union holds approximately $200 million in assets and serves over 18,000 members in communities across a wide geographic area in the heartland of Kentucky.
