Bob Bruns, president and chief executive of Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union in Charlotte, North Carolina, is set to retire after nearly 40 years with the institution.
The $1.1 billion-asset credit union announced that Bruns, who has been with Charlotte Metro since 1983 according to his LinkedIn profile, stepped down effective May 1. He was succeeded by Eric Gelly, who joined Charlotte Metro in March 2020 as executive vice president and chief operating officer.
"Our credit union is entering into an exciting time as we execute our growth plans. … We will continue to focus on Charlotte Metro's strategic mission of delivering and growing new opportunities for staff and members as well as enabling communities to prosper," Gelly said in a press release Tuesday.
Bruns will remain with the credit union as a senior advisor to the CEO until fully retiring on Oct. 31.
"Bob's lifelong dedication to our credit union leaves a legacy of service and commitment which has impacted the lives of tens of thousands of members. … He has been a leader that makes every member of our credit union feel special and every community supported," Bruce Bellamy, board chair for Charlotte Metro, said in the release.
