FREMONT, MI (April 10, 2024) — Phil Archer, Gerber Federal Credit Union (Gerber FCU) Senior Vice President & Chief Finance Officer, has announced his plan to retire in summer 2024.
Phil came to Gerber FCU in October 2005 with 19 years of financial experience within the credit union industry. He started out as the Vice President of Finance and was promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 2021. Over the course of his 18.5 years of employment with Gerber FCU, assets grew from $97 million to $231 million. As a member of the Executive Management team, he was an integral part of this growth as well as the implementation of many new products and services. Phil joined the credit union movement after graduating from Michigan State University and leaves Gerber Federal Credit Union having spent 38 years in the industry.
“Phil has been a key member of the Executive Leadership Team since his arrival 18+ years ago. He has contributed mightily to the success of the credit union and to our unwavering commitment to our members. Phil will be missed, both at Gerber FCU and throughout the Michigan Credit Union industry,” said John Buckley, Gerber FCU President/CEO.
Todd Visser was selected to serve as the new Chief Financial Officer and is working closely with Phil until he retires in late May. Todd has served on the Gerber FCU Supervisory Committee for 15 years and the Board of Directors for 4 years.
Gerber Federal Credit Union was founded here, and we’re focused on growing here. We have two branches located in Fremont and one in Newaygo. Stop in or visit www.GerberFCU.com to learn why Newaygo County trusts Gerber FCU as their financial partner.
Gerber Federal Credit Union was founded here, and we’re focused on growing here. We have two branches located in Fremont and one branch located in Newaygo. Stop in or visit www.GerberFCU.com to learn why Newaygo County trusts Gerber FCU as their financial partner.
Heather Wiersema CUCME
Marketing Officer
(231) 924-4880 ext. 147
marketing@gerberfcu.com
