XCEL welcomes Rina Pantano as our new President and CEO
XCEL Federal Credit Union is pleased to welcome Rina Pantano as its new President & Chief Executive Officer. Rina’s dedication to member advocacy aligns perfectly with XCEL FCU’s mission to evolve the organization as a premier banking alternative with an emphasis on member value.
Rina began her credit union career as a teller at Rutgers FCU while she was an undergraduate, eventually ascending to the role of President and CEO. Having spent her entire career in the credit union movement, Rina brings extensive experience and a strong commitment to serving members, and mentoring her teams. She joins XCEL from NJ Gateway FCU, where she held the position of President and CEO since 2002.
Upon joining XCEL FCU, Rina stated “XCEL has a strong foundation, a talented team, and a clear commitment to our members. I look forward to building upon that strength and leading XCEL into our next chapter.”
In addition to her commitment to credit union members and staff, Rina is an active member of the community and has served on numerous boards and committees within the industry. Rina currently serves on the Board of Directors of Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union.
Phyllis Ford, Board Chair, states “We are excited to see how Rina’s depth of experience, collaborative leadership style, and passion for the industry will help advance our mission.”
XCEL extends its appreciation to Michael Mahiya for his leadership and service as Interim CEO during this transition.
Rina resides in New Jersey, with her family.