TAMPA— Members Trust Company has named John M. Largent president and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2020.
"In this role, Largent will continue to lead the highly effective and expanding investment team. Largent will succeed Tom Walker who has served as Members Trust Company’s CEO since the company’s inception in 1987," the company said.
“John has earned the confidence and support of the Board of Directors, having been a key contributor to Members Trust Company’s growth to nearly $3 billion in trust and investment assets since joining us 15 years ago,” said Jonathan Rich, chairman of the board. “He has been instrumental in the success that we enjoy with members and credit unions, and in building our brand. I feel confident that he – and our excellent executive management team – will build on the foundation and momentum achieved under Tom Walker’s leadership and that he will lead Members Trust Company to a bright future.”
Largent joined Members Trust Company in 2004 serving as chief investment strategist. Under his leadership, his team grew from $60 million in AUM to over $2.3 billion. He has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, having started his career with a position on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, the company said.