Arizona Central Credit Union in Phoenix named Brian Lee as its new president and CEO, effective May 5.

He replaces longtime CEO Greg Harden, who is retiring.

Lee was most recently president and chief executive at $243 million-asset Landings Credit Union in Tempe, Arizona.

“Brian brings a wealth of experience and vision to lead Arizona Central Credit Union into its next chapter. His commitment to the membership and community aligns perfectly with our mission to empower and strengthen our organization,” said Veronica Piotrowski, AZCCU’s board treasurer in a press release.

Harden worked for the $689 million-asset Landings CU for more than 12 years – the last five as its president and CEO. Prior to that, he worked 14 years for First Corporate Credit Union in Phoenix, primarily as its chief investment officer.

Before joining Landings, Lee was a principal examiner with the National Credit Union Administration. He joined Landings in 2014 as the Chief Financial Officer.

He was promoted to Landings’ President and Chief Executive Officer in 2020.

“I’m excited to join the talented team at Arizona Central Credit Union and honored that the board trusts me to build off the strong foundation built by Greg Harden. I look forward to getting to work,” Lee said. 

Arizona Central has more than 50,000 members and lost roughly $1.5 million in 2024 after earning $3.5 million a year earlier, according to call report data from the NCUA.

For Landings, 2024 earnings totaled $2.5 million, basically flat from the prior year.

Landings has more than 15,000 members.

“I’m excited to join the talented team at Arizona Central Credit Union and honored that the board trusts me to build off the strong foundation built by Greg Harden.”

 – Brian Lee
Incoming President and CEO
Arizona Central Credit Union