Heartland Credit Union Announces Appointment of Patrick Smith as Chief Financial Officer

Heartland Credit Union (HCU) is proud to announce the appointment of Patrick Smith as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
 
“I am excited to have a professional with Patrick’s experience and credentials join us at HCU,” said Tom Lex, President and CEO of Heartland Credit Union. “Patrick will be a great asset to the credit union. His expertise will play a key role in advancing our financial objectives and supporting the continued success of our members and community.”
 
Most recently, Mr. Smith served at Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP, where he specialized in financial institutions. Prior to that, he worked at Ernst & Young, where he focused on assurance services for a range of clients in the financial sector.
 
“Heartland Credit Union has built a strong reputation and earned well-deserved recognition within the credit union industry,” said Smith. “I am honored to join such a dedicated team and look forward to contributing to HCU’s mission of delivering exceptional value to its members.”
 
A graduate of Sacred Heart-Griffin (SHG) and St. Ambrose University, Patrick earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance and holds the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. He resides in Springfield with his wife, Amelia, and their children, Roman, Mila, and Shiloh.