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GFA FCU welcomes John Knierim as EVP, Chief Financial Officer

GARDNER, MA (July 20, 2023) — GFA Federal Credit Union ($658M, Gardner, MA) has selected John Knierim to serve as Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer. Knierim, a senior executive with four decades of experience, was placed by DDJ Myers, the well-known leadership development firm.

“I am excited to join GFA and look forward to building on the success the credit union has already seen. GFA’s dedication to their members is a testament to their values,” says John Knierim, EVP, CFO.

John has served as a management consultant and as the chief financial officer of several New England credit unions and banks. Throughout his career, Knierim has specialized in strategic planning, accounting and financial reporting, asset-liability management, budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis, deposit & loan growth, enterprise risk management, investments, and working with regulators for credit unions, banks and finance companies.

“John is a collaborative, results-oriented professional and we’re pleased to welcome him to the GFA FCU team,” says Mark Hettinger, President/CEO of GFA FCU. “His skills and experience in teambuilding, increasing efficiencies, and creating asset growth will benefit our credit union and our members.”

Knierim obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Binghamton University. He resides in Milford, Massachusetts and enjoys music and hiking with his dog in his spare time.

John Knierim, Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer

About GFA Federal Credit Union

GFA Federal Credit Union was created in 1938 by 20 founding fathers who pooled together $755.00. Today, this full-service credit union is headquartered in Gardner and has ten branches, seven in Massachusetts and three in New Hampshire. With a robust electronic banking platform and strong member acceptance, GFA has an even broader reach. The credit union has a strong capital position and over $649 million in assets, with approximately 31,000 members and a multiple common bond field of membership. Additionally, GFA has two wholly owned subsidiaries, one for insurance sales and the other serving the legal, licensed cannabis industry, along with a strong commercial lending program. Backed by a cohesive Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee, GFA FCU lives up to its mission statement of earning the trusted position as its members’ financial solutions partner, for all life’s occasions, while remaining invested in the community. For more information, visit https://www.gfafcu.com.

About DDJ Myers, An ALM First Company

DDJ Myers specializes in leadership success through executive recruitment, strategic organization, and board development for financial institutions. In addition, they offer a broad range of online assessments to help companies optimize their greatest assets – their people. DDJ Myers joined forces with ALM First, a strategic partner that offers depositories an array of financial advisory services, in 2022 to provide expanded educational opportunities and solutions to help clients optimize both people and financial performance. Learn more at www.ddjmyers.com or visit our parent company www.almfirst.com.

Contacts

Sharon Simpson
240-620-4095
sgsimpsonconsulting@mac.com

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