BrightStar Credit Union Appoints New CEO
Credit Union Veteran Brings Nearly Three Decades of Experience Working at BrightStar to New CEO Role
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (July 14, 2023) – BrightStar Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in Florida and the Southeast, announced today the promotion of Biana Murnane to president and chief executive officer.
Murnane, a seasoned leader in financial services and a 26-year BrightStar employee, entered the industry working for a South Florida CPA firm. She joined BrightStar Credit Union in 1997 and has been with the organization ever since. Working her way up within the organization through various positions, Murnane has been a catalyst for change and growth at BrightStar, overseeing everything from finances to overall operations. Thanks to her strategic leadership, hard work and unwavering commitment, the organization has grown in assets and membership to nearly $800 million and more than 61,000 members, respectively.
Murnane’s first role at BrightStar was as a controller, managing the accounting department. From there, she advanced to executive vice president and chief financial officer, working closely with former CEO Michael Tomko to assist in planning and directing all credit union activities, advocating for financial literacy in schools and our community, and building meaningful relationships with stakeholders and members. Murnane also oversaw the Electronic Funds Transfer and Information Technology departments, where she was responsible for bringing digital person-to-person money transfer payment programs to membership.
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