GeoVista Credit Union announced that its Board of Directors has named Vanessa McGarry as chief executive officer, effective August 8, succeeding longtime CEO Elaine Tuten, who is retiring from the role after an extraordinary 52-year tenure. The transition marks a significant milestone for the $247 million credit union, celebrating Tuten’s remarkable legacy while elevating a leader who has spent her entire 40-year career helping build and strengthen GeoVista. “Elaine and Vanessa represent the very best of the credit union movement—a deep commitment to members, a belief in service and an understanding that leadership is ultimately about people,” said Susan Ammons, chair of the GeoVista Credit Union Board of Directors. “Elaine’s impact on Geo-Vista over the past 52 years is impossible to overstate. At the same time, the Board could not be more confident in Vanessa’s ability to lead GeoVista into its next chapter. Her experience, institutional knowledge and genuine passion for our members make her uniquely qualified to carry forward GeoVista’s legacy while positioning the credit union for the future.” Tuten joined GeoVista in February 1974 as bookkeeper and assistant manager, when the credit union had approximately $2 million in assets, one branch and five employees. Within approximately six months, she was promoted to manager, with her title evolving to president and ultimately CEO as the organization grew. In 1984, Tuten became the first person in Georgia to earn the Certified…
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