Finex Credit Union Announces New President & CEO
Finex Credit Union today announced the appointment of Joseph Bartolotta as its new president and chief executive officer, succeeding Michael Palladino, who retired in May after 29 years of dedicated leadership.
Bartolotta brings extensive experience in banking and financial services, with a proven track record in strategic planning, marketing, using data and analytics, and identifying new digital solutions to serve customers.
“I’m honored by the opportunity to lead the Finex team and further its mission to help its members, which in turn strengthens the communities that it serves,” Bartolotta said. “I love the credit union model and the mantra of ‘people helping people,’ which is what I look forward to doing each day.”
Bartolotta was unanimously selected by the Finex Board of Directors following a nationwide search for its next president and CEO. He comes from Salem Five Bank in Salem, MA, where he was a Senior Vice President in charge of strategic planning, marketing, product development and management, digital communications and its charitable foundation. Previously, Bartolotta held leadership roles at North Shore Bank in Peabody, MA and Boston-based Eastern Bank.
A Connecticut native and University of Connecticut graduate, Bartolotta is excited to return to his home state and build on Finex’s strong foundation. His vision for Finex is rooted in continuing the credit union’s commitment to blending technology with personal service— leveraging tools like Interactive Teller Machines and digital solutions that make banking easier and more accessible.
“Over the years, Finex has continually embraced forward-thinking innovation while maintaining a strong member-first culture,” Bartolotta said. “It embodies what all financial services firms should be doing and it’s a strategy that I plan to maintain and build upon.”
Bartolotta’s appointment marks a new chapter for Finex Credit Union as it continues to evolve and grow. His leadership will support the credit union’s ongoing commitment to delivering smart, accessible, and personalized banking—no matter where members are in life or location. This vision is at the heart of the Finex brand and its promise to be there Wherever You Are.
About Finex Credit Union
Founded in 1938, Finex Credit Union is a member-owned financial institution headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut, serving over 17,800 members and managing more than $140 million in assets. With a mission to deliver personalized, technology-driven service “Wherever You Are,” Finex offers a full suite of banking solutions including digital banking, microbranches, Interactive Teller Machines, and mobile services. Finex also operates a mortgage subsidiary, Mortgage Markets CUSO LLC, which was licensed by CTDOB in 2003. Finex is federally insured by the NCUA and is an equal housing lender. Learn more at finexcu.org. For more information regarding Finex Credit Union, please contact Sunny Nariyani at marketing@finexcu.org or visit www.finexcu.org
