Prior Lake, MN – South Metro Federal Credit Union proudly announced the appointment of Kent Engler as its new President and Chief Executive Officer last week.

Kent brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the financial services industry to his new position, with expertise in credit unions and community banking. He has a strong track record of driving growth, enhancing member satisfaction, and improving operational efficiency through strategic initiatives and team development. A dedicated advocate for community engagement, Kent has partnered with organizations to promote financial literacy and support underserved communities.

Kent shared his enthusiasm for the role, stating: "I am truly honored to be selected by the board and excited to join South Metro Federal Credit Union as its next President and CEO. South Metro has a rich legacy of serving its members and community with care and dedication. Together with the board and the talented team at South Metro, I look forward to driving impactful strategies that deliver meaningful outcomes for our members, fostering a thriving culture for our team, deepening community connections, and ensuring long-term success for our credit union.”

About South Metro Federal Credit Union

Founded in 1993 with a sponsoring financial contribution from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux (Dakota) Community, South Metro Federal Credit Union (SMFCU) is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative. Our focus is on community, relationships with our members in Scott, Hennepin and Carver County, MN, and select consumer food and housing cooperatives.

SMFCU endeavors to improve its members’ quality of lives by providing a broad range of financial products, services and education to achieve personal and professional financial goals. The Credit Union is insured by the National Credit Union Administration, an agency of the U.S. government, and committed to providing our members with affordable, flexible solutions for every budget in every phase of their life. www.southmet.com