Episode 29 - Hector Martin (July 2023)

This month's guest is Hector Martinez, who was recently named President & CEO of County Schools Federal Credit Union in Ventura, CA. He joins us to share the viewpoint, challenges, and surprises he has faced as a first time CEO. Hector also serves as the Founder & Chairman of the Emerging Credit Union Leaders Council, which he created during the pandemic to provide advice and networking opportunities for credit union employees hungry to grow and fill the leadership succession gap forming in our industry. A graduate and huge proponent of WCMS, he goes on to share how the school cemented his career in credit unions and expedited his rise into the CEO position. His positive can-do attitude is a refreshing and inspiring approach, and it has obviously worked well for him. Listen in and hear it for yourself! Interviewers: Shonna Shearson and Nate Burns Producers: Ryan Kane and Steve Schmidle Traffic Reporters: Original Ryan Olsen and Robert York