Ric Ledezma,
Current Executive VP and CFO, Selected as New Leader of
San Antonio-based Credit
Union
SAN
ANTONIO, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ryan
Ross, President and CEO of Soarion Credit Union, has announced he
is stepping down from his current role to pursue an opportunity as
President and CEO of University of
Kentucky Federal Credit Union. His last day with the
San Antonio-based credit union
will be Friday, Oct. 4, 2024.
Stepping into the role as Soarion's new President and CEO will be
current Executive Vice President and CFO, Ric Ledezma, effective Monday, Oct. 7, 2024.
"It has been an incredible honor to be President and CEO of
Soarion Credit Union these last four years, and I could not be
happier with what we have accomplished to better serve our members.
I am confident that Ric will continue this effort with stellar
results," Ross said. "This new opportunity will allow my family and
I to be closer to our relatives in that part of the country.
San Antonio will always hold a
special place in our hearts, and we have enjoyed being part of this
incredible community."
Since joining Soarion Credit Union as President and CEO in 2020,
Ross has led major initiatives and improvements for the financial
institution. He has more than 16 years of experience in the credit
union industry, having led various areas including lending
operations, finance and accounting, collections and risk
management. Prior to joining Soarion Credit Union, Ross was
Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at Pen
Air Federal Credit Union in Pensacola,
FL.
Ledezma joined Soarion in 2022 and has since taken on the
leadership and strategic direction of the Credit Solutions, Risk
Management, and Information Technology functions of the credit
union, in addition to serving as CFO. Ledezma, a Laredo, TX native, has nearly 25 years of
financial industry experience, having served in all areas of bank
operations. As a values-conscious leader, he believes in products
and services designed to positively impact society and the
environment while achieving financial sustainability.
"I am honored to have been entrusted by our Board of Directors
to take on this exciting new opportunity and continue our vision
for Soarion Credit Union," Ledezma said. "As a native of
South Texas and an entrepreneur, I
understand the importance of community and supporting the people
you serve. I look forward to bringing that spirit to the work we do
in finding the best possible solutions for our members to achieve
their financial goals."
Ledezma holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics
from Texas A&M International
University and a Master of Business Administration from the
University of Texas at San Antonio.
Prior to joining Soarion Credit Union, he served at Credit Human
Credit Union for 17 years.
For more information on Soarion Credit Union, visit
soarion.org.
About Soarion Credit Union
Established in 1952 by 10 airmen on JBSA-Lackland, Soarion
Credit Union (formerly AFFCU) has grown to serve the diverse needs
of almost 55,000 members with a full array of financial services,
six financial center locations, and the strength of more than
$670 million in assets. As a
member-owned and not-for-profit organization based in San Antonio, Soarion Credit Union is
passionate about assisting the communities it serves through
volunteer work, scholarships, and sponsorships. Soarion Credit
Union is federally insured by NCUA and an equal opportunity lender.
For more information, visit soarion.org.
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