Farmers Insurance Federal Credit Union (FIGFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Weatherly as its new Chief Lending Officer.
Weatherly brings nearly three decades of experience in financial services. Weatherly is a leader dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for credit union members. His career spans the full lending journey, including sales, underwriting, fulfillment, servicing, and collections, giving him a unique, holistic perspective on how to support members at every stage.
Before joining FIGFCU, Weatherly spent 20 years at VyStar Credit Union, where he most recently served as Senior Vice President of Loan Administration. He played a key role in shaping the credit union’s lending operations and service standards during a period of significant growth. His previous roles at Marine Midland Bank, M&T Bank, HSBC Bank, and GMAC strengthened his expertise in building strong, member-focused lending teams. Weatherly has consistently driven revenue growth, reduced organizational losses, and implemented performance improvements that strengthened both financial results and member satisfaction.
“We have bold ambitions for FIGFCU’s future, and lending will play a critical role in that growth. Eric’s leadership and member-first approach will help us expand our lending capabilities and continue delivering smart financial solutions for our members,” said Mirella Reznic, CEO, FIGFCU.
As Chief Lending Officer, Weatherly will oversee all aspects of the company’s lending operations, including credit strategy, underwriting, portfolio management, loan administration, and business lending. He will focus on optimizing credit quality, minimizing organizational losses, enhancing the member experience, and driving sustainable, profitable growth.
Known as a strategist, coach, and culture-builder, Weatherly centers his leadership approach on clarity, accountability, and team development. He is known for his solution-oriented mindset and for creating operational environments that are both efficient and deeply supportive of members’ financial goals.
“I am honored to join Farmers Insurance Federal Credit Union as Chief Lending Officer at such a pivotal time,” said Weatherly. “Together, we will strengthen our lending capabilities through disciplined risk management and comprehensive stewardship across the loan life cycle, elevate the member experience through solutions-oriented leadership, deepen relationships, and drive the organization’s next chapter of strategic growth and operational excellence.”
Weatherly’s appointment reflects FIGFCU’s continued investment in experienced leadership and its commitment to delivering exceptional lending solutions while maintaining disciplined risk management and long-term value creation.