Navigant Credit Union announced today it has expanded the leadership team in its Commercial Lending Department, appointing Jay D. Farland as its new Vice President and Relationship Manager Team Leader. 

Farland joins Navigant Credit Union with more than 25 years of professional banking and investment experience, most recently serving as Senior Vice President and Market Manager at Customers Bank where he served as the senior banking executive for Customers’ New England market. In his new role, Farland will oversee client relationship management, support team development, and help drive strategic growth across Navigant Credit Union’s commercial portfolio.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Jay to the Navigant Credit Union team,” said Navigant Credit Union President / CEO Kathy Orovitz. “Jay brings an extensive history of exceptional client service, and we’re excited to tap him for his wealth of experience in commercial banking, leadership skills, and proven ability to foster strong client relationships.” 

In addition to his prior role at Customers Bank, Farland held positions as Vice President and Senior Client Relationship Manager at Bank RI, Vice President and Relationship Manager at Washington Trust Company, and Vice President and Relationship Manager at Citizens Bank, serving its commercial real estate business. Farland earned his B.S. in Business Administration from Bryant University.