Ardent CU CEO Rob Werner To Retire After Nearly 14 Years At Helm
By CU Today Staff —
PHILADELPHIA — Ardent Credit Union President and CEO Rob Werner plans to retire at the end of the first quarter of 2027, concluding nearly 14 years leading the credit union.
Werner, who joined Ardent in June 2013, will remain president and CEO until a successor is named. Ardent’s board has launched a national search with JSpire Recruiting and expects to announce Werner’s successor early next year, the CU said.
During Werner’s tenure, Ardent grew from approximately $500 million to nearly $900 million in assets, expanded to nine branches and broadened its digital and lending capabilities. He also oversaw the credit union’s 2016 rebranding from Sb1 Federal Credit Union to Ardent Credit Union as it evolved from primarily serving one employee group to serving the Philadelphia region and, eventually, extending membership eligibility nationwide.
“Helping to build a financial cooperative that reflects the grit and determination of our region has been an incredible privilege,” Werner said. “I am proud of how Ardent has grown, but I am proudest of the team we have built and the thousands of members we have helped reach their financial goals. Every decision I have made has been guided by what was best for our members and the employees who serve them. Their trust, dedication and belief in our mission have made this experience deeply meaningful.”
Originally reported by CU Today.