President & CEO

Smith & Wilkinson is proud to partner with HRCU in leading the search for the Credit Union’s next President & Chief Executive Officer. The longtime President & CEO, Brian Hughes, has announced his intention to retire by the end of this year after a distinguished tenure with HRCU.

Headquartered in Rochester, New Hampshire, HRCU is a state chartered and federally insured credit union with nearly $500 million in assets, serving over 25,000 members across New Hampshire and Southern Maine. Founded in 1962 and rooted in the philosophy of “Neighbors helping Neighbors,” HRCU has evolved from its parish-based origins into a community credit union with five branches and strong digital banking platforms. Backed by consistently strong earnings performance, the organization is well positioned for continued growth.

The Chief Executive Officer will serve as the senior executive leader of the Credit Union, reporting directly to the Board of Directors and responsible for the overall strategic direction, operational effectiveness, financial performance, and cultural health of the organization. The CEO will lead the development and execution of strategic plans aligned with HRCU’s mission, values, and long-term goals, while supporting sustainable growth, operational soundness, and a strong organizational culture. This individual will oversee enterprise-wide performance, while advancing initiatives related to digital transformation, product and service innovation, member growth and experience.

This highly visible role calls for a strategic and forward-thinking executive to build upon HRCU’s strong foundation and lead the organization through its next phase of growth, while remaining grounded in the Credit Union’s mission, culture, and enduring commitment to its pillars of People First, Doing Things Right, Flexible Service and Community Driven.

For a confidential conversation, please contact William Wegener, Consultant, Financial Services, or Cameron Boyd, Managing Partner, Financial Services.

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