Jax Federal Credit Union has named John Servos the credit union’s new CEO and President.

Servos joins Jax Federal Credit Union after a successful, 22-year career at Neighbors Credit Union in St. Louis, Mo., where he served as CEO for over 12 years. The credit union’s assets grew from $192 million to $467 million under his leadership. Prior to his appointment as CEO, Servos also served as Chief Financial Officer for nine years and Vice President of Compliance and Audit Services for one year.

Servos obtained his CPA certificate and worked in public accounting before transitioning to the credit union industry. He has vast credit union experience with organizational and cultural change, brand recognition, enhancing the omni-channel experience and market share growth. Servos has held various board of director and committee volunteer positions for corporate credit union leagues and service organizations throughout his career.

Servos earned his Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He holds the Certified Chief Executive (CCE) designation through the CUES CEO Institute program, which reflects the successful completion of three distinct areas of study: strategic planning through The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania; organizational effectiveness through the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University; and strategic leadership development through the Darden Executive Education program at the University of Virginia.