Richardson-based Texans Credit Union Hires New VP of IT Systems

Ian Beirnes worked for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond from 2010 to 2022.

Richardson-based Texans Credit Union announced that Ian Beirnes has joined the organization as vice president of IT systems, a post in which he will be responsible for managing the credit union’s technology infrastructure and operations department.

“We are very pleased to welcome Ian to our leadership team,” CEO David Frazier said in a statement. “His background and expertise will be an asset to the IT department. We look forward to having him contribute to our strategic plan as we continue to enhance our capabilities and deliver exceptional value to our members.”

Texans said that Beirnes has a proven track record of success in IT leadership roles.

From 2010 to 2022, he worked for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. He also worked as the director of IT infrastructure and offshore operations for Hewlett-Packard from 1995 to 2010.

“Ensuring members receive exceptional, secure, and reliable services is my primary objective,” Beirnes said in a statement. “I look forward to being entrusted with managing Texans’ growing IT needs on behalf of our employees and members.”

Texans Credit Union has more than 118,000 members and $2.1 billion in assets, and it offers a full range of banking services, including checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, credit cards, and investment options. It is one of the largest credit unions in the state.

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