President/Chief Executive Officer - HealthCare Associates Credit Union (HACU)

Position Summary

HealthCare Associates Credit Union (HACU) seeks a visionary, collaborative, and member-focused leader to serve as its next President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CEO will guide HACU into its next era of growth, innovation, and service while honoring its 45-year legacy of financial stewardship and dedication to the healthcare community.

With total assets approaching $500 million, HACU is financially strong and deeply trusted by the members and institutions it serves. The CEO will ensure continued stability and excellence while advancing a strategic agenda centered on growth, digital transformation, and an exceptional member experience across all operations. This leader will champion innovation and technology and cultivate partnerships that expand HACU’s presence within the healthcare sector and beyond, and model the organization’s core values of Compassion, Collaboration, and Creativity.

Rooted in HACU’s Purpose —to increase our community’s wellbeing through healthy banking — these guiding principles, along with HACU’s longstanding Service Promises, define the organization’s culture of empathy, accountability, and care. The CEO will nurture that culture by developing leaders, empowering staff, and fostering inclusion, innovation, and shared purpose.

The successful candidate will bring proven experience in strategic planning, financial management, and organizational leadership, along with a record of a productive partnership with a Board of Directors. A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred, along with at least ten years of senior management experience and a demonstrated record of success in financial services.

This is a rare opportunity for a purpose-driven leader to advance the financial wellbeing of those who care for others, and to shape the next chapter in HACU’s proud history.

Company Profile

With a vision to be the financial institution of choice for those who serve and support the healthcare industry nationwide, HACU delivers premier member service by keeping costs low, providing above-market savings rates, and offering below-market loan rates. Living out its mission, HACU is committed to helping members achieve their financial goals by providing exceptional financial solutions and personalized service.

HACU promises to anticipate member needs, treat members with respect, recommend solutions that improve financial health, take ownership of member requests, and make it easy to do business with them. To learn more, visit .

Community Profile

Located in DuPage County, one of Illinois’ most prosperous and well-governed regions, Naperville and Lisle together form an ideal setting for the next HACU CEO. This vibrant corridor combines the advantages of a thriving suburban business hub with the warmth, beauty, and civic spirit of family-centered communities.

Naperville, consistently ranked among America’s best places to live, offers outstanding public schools, top-tier parks and recreation facilities, and a lively downtown filled with restaurants, trails, and cultural events. Its nationally recognized park district features more than 130 parks and 2,400 acres of open space, while the Naperville Riverwalk and nearby Centennial Beach provide natural beauty and gathering places for all seasons.

Lisle, home to HACU’s headquarters, provides a quieter, convenient, welcoming village known for its Tree City USA heritage, the Morton Arboretum’s 1,700 acres of living collections, and easy commuter access to Chicago and O’Hare International Airport.

Together, Naperville and Lisle offer more than a place to work— they offer a place to belong and to lead. For HACU’s next CEO, this community provides fertile ground for visionary leadership and enduring impact.

Compensation

A comprehensive compensation package will be offered to the selected candidate.

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