Dayton Firefighters FCU Taps New CEO

By Peter Strozniak CU Times

Thomas Newton was appointed the new president/CEO of the $50 million Dayton Firefighters Federal Credit Union.

Newton will replace Charles Passenthal who will retire in mid-October, according to a Sept. 18 prepared statement from the board of directors of the Dayton, Ohio-based cooperative.

“We are very excited that Thomas is joining our team here at Dayton Firefighters Federal Credit Union,” Thomas Scott, board chair, said. “His dedication and proven track record will make him a strong leader for our credit union. We are looking forward to what he can bring to the credit union as president/CEO.”

Newton worked as SVP for member services at the $379 million Universal 1 Credit Union in Dayton. He also served as EVP of operations of the $87 million FirstDay Financial Federal Credit Union in Dayton, which merged with the $313 million River Valley Credit Union in Miamisburg, Ohio, April 1.

Newton has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Phoenix and a Master’s degree in management from Indiana Wesleyan University.

Since 2009, he also served as the secretary and treasurer of the Miami Valley chapter of credit unions.

Chartered in 1935, Dayton Firefighters FCU serves more than 3,800 members.