PrimeWay Federal Credit Union

President/Chief Executive Officer

Category:   President/CEO
Location:   Houston, TX

Position Summary
PrimeWay Federal Credit Union is seeking a President/Chief Executive Officer to provide leadership and direction related to the organizational activities of the credit union. This individual will be responsible in achieving the credit union’s strategic initiatives and long-term growth based upon the needs of the membership by providing innovative enhancements and the development of new service delivery systems. Must be an excellent problem-solver, possess strong human relations and organizational skills coupled with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Company Profile
PrimeWay Federal Credit Union was organized in April 1937 as Houston Telephone Federal Credit Union to serve the employees of Southwestern Bell in the Houston area. In April 2003, the name was officially changed to PrimeWay Federal Credit Union. The name change was prompted by credit union growth and diversification of membership. In December 2003, PrimeWay Federal Credit Union embarked on another merger, and welcomed Washington County Community Development Federal Credit Union members into their family, which opened membership to everyone in Washington County and provided the credit union an office in Brenham, Texas. In January of 2004, the National Credit Union Administration granted PrimeWay Federal Credit Union a community charter allowing them to serve not only their select employer groups, but enabling them to provide a better financial alternative to everyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in the City of Houston. PrimeWay Federal Credit Union has six locations in Houston, one in Brenham, and 1,300 Shared Service Centers in the nation. With assets of $270 million, PrimeWay Federal Credit Union works to fulfill their mission of creating financial strength each day by providing the best possible service, offer the highest quality products, and engage in ongoing financial counseling and education programs for their over 36,000 members. PrimeWay Federal Credit Union will continually invest in a well-trained, professional staff and team of volunteers. Their vision of utilizing both human and technological resources to their fullest extent and innovation from each will always be encouraged to create a thriving community to ensure that everyone has the tools to build financial stability.

Community Profile
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States of America and the largest city within the state of Texas. Houston is recognized worldwide for its energy industry — particularly for oil and natural gas — as well as for biomedical research and aeronautics. Houston is a diverse and international city, in part because of its many academic institutions and strong industries. Over 90 languages are spoken in the city. Houston has an active visual and performing arts scene. The Theater District is located downtown and is home to nine major performing arts organizations and six performance halls. Houston is home to 337 parks including Hermann Park, which houses the Houston Zoo and the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Other attractions include the Galleria (Texas's largest shopping mall located in the Uptown District), Old Market Square, the Downtown Aquarium, SplashTown and Sam Houston Race Park. There are more than 55 colleges and universities and dozens of institutions engaged in research and development in Houston. The city is the home to Rice University, one of the leading teaching and research universities of the United States and ranked the nation's 17th-best overall university by U.S. News & World Report. Houston has teams for nearly every major professional sport. The Houston Astros (MLB), Houston Texans (NFL), Houston Rockets (NBA), Houston Comets (WNBA), Houston Dynamo (MLS), Houston Aeros (AHL), Houston Wranglers (WTT), Houston Takers (ABA), and the Houston Energy (WPFL) all call Houston home.

Compensation
A compensation package consisting of base salary, incentive and benefits will be offered to the selected candidate.

Degree Required
Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred. A minimum of ten (10) years executive management experience within the financial services industry a must.

Referrals

You may recommend others for candidacy by calling David Hilton, President at (800) 367-0433, extension 122.

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