Park Community Credit Union names Jana Erny President/CEO

The Board of Directors for Park Community Credit Union in Louisville, KY, today announced the appointment of Jana Erny as the credit union’s next President/CEO. Erny will take over the reins from the current retiring President/CEO Jim Spradlin, on Monday, December 4, 2023.

“The Board of Directors is very excited to welcome Jana to Park Community Credit Union as our next President/CEO. Jana stood out among a very strong set of candidates and has demonstrated an innovative spirit and a passion for the credit union movement. She brings noted experience and a wealth of knowledge to our organization.  Jana is committed to providing service and value to our members, and we look forward to the continued success of Park Community under her leadership," said Bobby Willoughby, Chairperson of the Board of Directors.

Erny, an accomplished credit union leader, is set to make the move to the Louisville community from the Pacific Northwest, where she amassed over 25 years of invaluable experience in the financial industry.  Her extensive background in credit unionsspecifically reflects a deep understanding of member-centric financial services and community-driven initiatives.  

"It is an honor to be named as the next President and CEO of Park Community Credit Union,” Erny states.  “I am excited to serve alongside a talented Board and credit union team.  I am committed to amplifying the credit union's legacy of excellence and people-first culture while evolving into the future.  Together, we will continue to prioritize the financial well-being of our members and build strong partnerships in the communities we serve."

The Board engaged Shanley Search Partners to conduct a nationwide search for candidates.  Erny was selected from a pool of over 500 candidates.  She takes over the leadership of the credit union from Spradlin, the outgoing President/CEO,whose career spanned 29 years at Park, with the last 13 years at the helm.

Park Community Union was formed in 1965 and has grown to $1.36 billion in assets serving over 77,000 members.  As Kentucky’s largest Community Development Financial Institution and a Low-Income Designated credit union, Park continues to make an impact in the communities they serve in Kentucky and Southern Indiana.

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