GRANITE CITY, Ill.— Revity Credit Union here has named John Merritt as its next president/CEO, the CU reported.
Merritt will assume his new role Oct. 28 and succeed Keith Burton, who is retiring after serving as Revity’s CEO since 2013 and dedicating 38 years of service to the credit union.
“We’re thrilled to welcome John to Revity Credit Union,” said Jim Devine, search committee chair. “We’re confident in his strategic leadership abilities and believe his experience shaping strategies that deliver sustained growth will benefit our team and our members. As our next CEO, John will be charged with continuing the legacy of our cooperative, while leading Revity into the future."
The CU recognized Burton, who was just named 2024/25 Citizen of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce Southwestern Madison County, for his service and dedication.
“We’re grateful for Keith’s personal and professional commitment and look forward to continuing the strong legacy of service he’s helped build at Revity,” said Devine.
Merritt brings over 25 years of industry experience to his new role, including fifteen years spent setting overall organizational strategy driven by his forward-looking vision and ability to bring teams together for successful execution. Most recently, he served as Chief Strategy Officer for Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union.
“I’m honored to join an organization like Revity, which has built member-first solutions the community can rely on for generations,” said Merritt.
Merritt’s selection follows an extensive search facilitated by DDJ Myers, the well-known executive search and leadership development firm.