MIDDLETOWN, RI (July 25, 2014) -- People’s Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Victor Correia as Assistant Branch Manager of the Credit Union’s Middletown location, Jonathan Gruca as the Credit Union’s BSA and Security Manager, and Robert Leonardi as Accounting Manager for the Credit Union.
As Assistant Branch Manager, Victor Correia is responsible for managing the activities and staff in the branch office and providing service to members through the effective sales of all Credit Union products and services. Corria is currently studying for his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and has a Total Quality Management Certificate from the University of Rhode Island. Correia has vast experience in the Finance industry and has worked in various positions for Bank Rhode Island and Bank of America.
As BSA and Security Manager, Jonathan Gruca is responsible for the physical protection and security of the Credit Union’s property and assets. Other responsibilities include risk management of fraud and loss occurring from member and credit union assets. Holding several positions with BayCoast Bank over the past ten years, along with other positions for Edward Jones Investments and Fleet National Bank, Gruca brings extensive knowledge and experience to People’s Credit Union with a background in Finance. Along with his previous experience, Gruca holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the University of Rhode Island and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Massachusetts.
As Accounting Manager, Robert Leonardi is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the activities involved in the administration of all functions within the Finance Department. Leonardi has an Associate of Business Administration degree from Nassau Community College in New York, along with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Hofstra University. Leonardi comes from a background of Finance with a concentration in Accounting, previously working with RBS Citizens Bank and Savasta & Co Inc.
“We are excited to have such experienced professionals joining our team. Their combined knowledge and expertise will be an asset to the Credit Union and our members,” commented Amy Martel, EVP & Chief Operating Officer.
Headquartered in Rhode Island, People’s Credit Union serves members through six locations in Bristol, Middletown, Newport, North Kingstown, Portsmouth and Wakefield. People’s, a member-owned, state chartered, federally insured, community credit union established in 1922. Membership is open to all individuals. Deposits are insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), an agency of the federal government. For more information about People’s Credit Union visit peoplescu.com.