Teachers Federal Credit Union (TFCU), one of the largest credit unions in the United States, announced the promotion of Christopher J. Meyers to Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, (EVP/COO). Mr. Meyers succeeds Thomas Fallon who recently retired from TFCU following 29 years as EVP/COO.
Mr. Meyers joined TFCU in 1994 as Vice President of Accounting. In his new role, he is responsible for Financial, Information Systems/Technology, Enterprise Risk Management, Credit Operations and Human Resource/Training divisions of TFCU, as well as help to map the strategic vision for the growth of the credit union across New York State and beyond.
“Mr. Meyers receives this well-deserved promotion after serving more than 24 years with TFCU. During this time, he has steadily shown his leadership and taken on important responsibilities. He is focused on the growth and future of TFCU and supporting our members,” said Robert G. Allen, CEO/President of TFCU.
During his career with TFCU, Mr. Meyers has been responsible for the credit union’s IT Department, Compliance, Security, Business Continuity, Fraud and Investment areas. He has previously served as Senior Vice President-Accounting/Information Systems in 1996 and as Senior Vice President Finance/Chief Financial Officer beginning in 2008. Prior to joining TFCU, he was associated with IBM Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Chase Manhattan, and was an Adjunct Instructor at Ulster and Dutchess Community Colleges. His undergraduate and graduate degrees were obtained at Siena and Dowling Colleges.
“Supporting and playing and important part in the expansion of TFCU has been personally fulfilling and has allowed me to work in many areas of the credit union’s operations. As Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, I will be focusing my efforts on ensuring that our members receive the services, technology and support that they need and to work with management and staff to prepare as well as plan the strategic growth of the credit union in terms of members and the geographic regions that we serve,” said Mr. Meyers.
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TFCU's New Executive VP-COO Christopher J. Meyer