LAWRENCE —Merrimack Valley Credit Union (MVCU) recently announced that Amesbury resident Brian Harrington has joined the organization as vice president of finance and treasury. Harrington brings extensive experience in financial management and strategic planning, making him an exceptional addition to MVCU’s senior leadership team.
Harrington earned both his undergraduate and graduate degrees in finance at Suffolk University in Boston. He began his career in banking at State Street and subsequently held roles at other large financial institutions including Liberty Mutual, Citizens Bank and Amundi US (formerly Pioneer Investments), where he developed valuable skills in financial planning and analysis, budgeting and strategic planning.
Harrington joined the world of community banking at Newburyport Bank, where he worked as a senior financial analyst, assistant vice president, and vice president, director of financial planning and analysis. He most recently worked as vice president of financial planning and analysis at Lighthouse Credit Union (formerly Northeast Credit Union) in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
“I am excited to be part of an institution that is active in my community because I feel like there’s a lot more that I can personally do to help my community by working here,” Harrington said. “And with recent mergers and the announcement of the credit union’s new name, it’s really exciting to be at a growing credit union that still embraces a supportive, neighborhood feel.”
Harrington grew up in Hookset, N.H., and has lived along the Merrimack River for most of his life. When not working, Harrington can be found spending quality time with his wife and two sons, ages 5 and 3.
In his new role, Harrington will oversee MVCU’s financial operations and strategic financial planning, playing a critical part in ensuring the credit union’s continued financial stability and growth.
Founded in 1955, Merrimack Valley Credit Union (MVCU) is a state-chartered community and employer-based credit union with more than $2.3 billion in assets. The corporate office is located in Lawrence, Massachusetts. MVCU currently serves more than 115,000 members.
To learn more about MVCU’s team, please visit www.mvcu.com/news.