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OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Our Leaders Are Here to Serve Everyday Heroes Like You.
Our leadership team was assembled based on their skills and expertise in building an inclusive financial institution to empower members from all walks of life to succeed in meeting their financial goals.
Executive Leadership Team
Michael Savino
Chief Lending Officer
Michael Savino serves as MCU’s Chief Lending Officer, where he oversees Residential Lending, Consumer Lending and Loan Servicing Operations.
Michael has over 19 years of retail banking and lending experience with banks and credit unions. He began his career as a teller at Citizens Bank, where he was first introduced to retail banking. Developing a passion for supporting the financial needs of his customer base, he participated in the Citizens Management Development Program, rising to the position of assistant branch manager. Michael took that passion for supporting people to the credit union industry as he joined the management team at Teachers Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in the country, in 2007. He advanced through a series of promotions to the position of Vice President, Consumer Lending & Credit, before leaving to join MCU as Chief Lending Officer in 2023. At Teachers, Michael cultivated innovative strategies to drive loan growth, member engagement, streamline organizational communication, and support members facing financial difficulty, as well as supporting and developing his team members.
Michael earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Siena College and an MBA in Management and Leadership from Dowling College. He was born and raised on Long Island, where he resides today with his wife and two children, and coaches youth football.
Michael is also proud to be a Director of the MCU Foundation Board of Directors.
We Have a Long History of Serving NYC’s Everyday Heroes.
Keeping the Greatest City in the World moving forward, every day, requires heroic effort by hundreds of thousands of individuals. As a NYC institution that’s been around for over 100 years, we work every day to provide excellent service and support to the everyday heroes who serve New York City.
We’re Ready to Help You Shape Your Future on Your Terms.
Whether you join the MCU community as a credit union member or as a team member, you’ll be welcomed with warmth, inclusivity, and the resources you need to meet your goals.
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MCU Is a Nonprofit Credit Union Dedicated to Helping Our Members Succeed.
We serve our community with excellent rates, member benefits, and a wide array of accessible products and services that help each member create a foundation for an excellent financial future.
