Wellby, Powered by JSC FCU Announces New President & Chief Executive Officer

Wellby, Powered by JSC FCU, is pleased to announce the selection of Martyn Pell as the credit union’s new President & Chief Executive Officer.

“We are excited to have Marty take on the role of President & CEO,” said Deborah Acosta Conder, Board Chair. “Marty is an experienced financial services industry executive with more than 20 years of success in high-profile leadership roles. Marty is extraordinarily qualified to lead us on our continuing journey of exceptional member experience, growth, and new opportunities for the credit union and our members.”

Marty has served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer at Coastal Federal Credit Union since 2016 and was previously the President and Executive Vice President, Administration at First Community Bank in High Point, North Carolina. Marty also served as the Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer at First Community Bank / Greenpoint Insurance Group in High Point, North Carolina. ​ Marty has more than 28 years of experience in the financial services industry and has held various executive-level positions throughout his career. At Coastal FCU, he was instrumental in leading, managing, and directing the $4.8 billion gross/ $2.8 billion net consumer, residential mortgage, and member business lending programs.

“Marty’s strategies, in alignment with the Board’s vision, will continue Wellby’s legacy of growth and exceptional member service. His vision, drive, and innovative ideas will continue to serve the financial needs of our membership,” said Conder. “The Board is looking forward to our exciting future under Marty’s leadership.”

“I also sincerely thank Christie Jordan for serving as the Interim President & CEO for the past several months. ​ Christie’s leadership, energy, and dedication saw us through a major transitional period, and we are overwhelmingly grateful to her,” added Conder.

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About Wellby Financial

Wellby Financial is an award-winning, nationally ranked, member-owned credit union proudly serving Greater Houston. Wellby was originally established in 1961 to serve the employees and families of NASA Johnson Space Center. We have grown into one of the largest credit unions in Houston, serving more than 129,000 members with 22 branches and more than $2.7 billion in assets.

Wellby is ranked one of America's Best Credit Unions by Newsweek and the Best Overall Among Banks and Credit Unions in Texas by Money.com. Additionally, Wellby is a USA TODAY and Houston Chronicle Top Workplace and additionally received a Culture Excellence Award for Employee Appreciation.

Membership is open to those who live or work in the City of Houston or any city within Galveston County, are an immediate family member of an existing Wellby Financial member, work for a company or organization that partners with Wellby Financial, or join the American Consumer Council (ACC), a non-profit dedicated to consumer education and financial literacy. For more information, visit wellbyfinancial.com. Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Housing Lender. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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