ONONDAGA, N.Y. — SECNY Federal Credit Union (FCU) says Walter Bobesky, who had served as CEO for 32 years, plans to retire in 2024.
The transition period will begin Jan. 1, per a CEO letter posted on the SECNY website.
The credit union’s board of directors has named Courtney Fulmer as SECNY’s new CEO. She had been serving as the credit union’s chief experience officer, according to a Monday news release from SECNY.
SECNY FCU is a community credit union with a 52-year history serving Central New York. Membership is open to anyone living, working, worshipping, attending school, as well as businesses and legal entities, in Onondaga, Cayuga, Madison, and Oswego counties.
About Bobesky
During his tenure, Bobesky’s leadership included notable achievements, such as over $260 million in asset growth, community charter designation in 2001, national recognition for the first indoor drive-thru in the country, expanded virtual delivery channels in addition to a branch network of six professional branches, four student-run high school branches, and a full-service mortgage services department.
Bobesky will remain a board member and retain the president role initially during transition, then the role of chief strategist/consultant, SECNY said.
About Fulmer
Following a national search, the board appointed Fulmer, who has been a SECNY employee for 23 years, as the credit union’s new top executive. She has served in roles that include marketing, business development, digital services, and education/operations.
The credit union described Fulmer as a longtime Central New York resident and a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.
Reacting to her appointment as CEO, Fulmer expressed her gratitude to the board and Bobesky.
“It has indeed been a privilege to serve SECNY staff, members, and our communities in my capacities over the years. I am excited for our future and appreciate the confidence that Walt and the Board have placed in me for this new role. I am honored to support and continue building upon the culture of excellence established here for our staff and members,” Fulmer said.