Larissa Thurston as Chief Executive Officer
Lowell, MA – Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union (JDCU) has selected Larissa Thurston as its new Chief Executive Officer. She will succeed the current CEO, Mark Cochran, after his planned retirement at the end of the summer. Thurston was placed by DDJ Myers, the well-known leadership development firm that offers a broad range of solutions to help clients optimize their greatest assets - their people.“We are delighted to announce that Larissa Thurston will join JDCU as our next President and CEO,” says Naomi Prendergast, Board Chair. “Larissa’s extensive experience as both a credit union CEO and CFO, coupled with the talents of our existing executive team, will continue and expand upon JDCU’s standing as a mission-focused community financial partner. Our Board is incredibly grateful to Mark Cochran, our outgoing President and CEO for the past 17 years, and we wish him all the best upon his retirement."
Thurston brings more than 24 years of financial services experience to her new role and a proven track record of delivering results, driving innovation, and managing risks. Most recently, she served as President/CEO of St. Mary’s Credit Union in Marlborough, MA. She’s also held various other executive level positions at both St. Mary’s CU and the Bank of New England, where she served as Vice President & Controller.