NEWPORT NEWS, Va.– Tom Ryan, CEO of Langley FCU, will retire from the $5.4-billion organization at the end of the year, the CU announced.
Ryan, who has dedicated 40 years to the credit union industry, has led Langley for the past 13 years, overseeing significant growth and a lasting impact on the organization and the communities it serves, the organization said.
Under Ryan’s leadership, Langley Federal Credit Union’s assets grew from $1.7 billion to over $5.4 billion, and its membership base expanded to 390,000.
Ryan’s accomplishments in the credit union industry have earned him numerous accolades, including the Outstanding Credit Union Chief Executive Award in 2021 from the Credit Union Executive Society (CUES), the 2018 Eugene H. Farley Jr. Award of Excellence, and recognition in Virginia Business' Virginia 500 Power List from 2020 to 2024, which honors the most influential business leaders in Virginia.
"Serving as President and CEO of Langley Federal Credit Union has been the most rewarding experience of my career.” said Ryan. “As I prepare for retirement, I am confident that Langley will build on the strong foundation we’ve created together to support Langley in its continued success for years to come."
During his tenure, Ryan also played a pivotal role in the creation of the Langley for Families Foundation, a non-profit that has donated over $7 million to local charities, assisting more than 160 organizations and reaching tens of thousands of people in the community, the credit union noted.