John F. Kirk

San Antonio, TX 78260 | 210.663.6167 | johnkirk@satx.rr.com

Executive Officer - CEO, CLO, COO, Market President

High skilled bank executive with more than 25 years of successful and progressive experience. Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and oversee innovative sales/marketing and promotional campaigns. Possess proven personnel, customer service, operations, program and project management skills, as well as diversity in leadership, contract negotiation and interpersonal business relationships. Consistently successful in building consensus and driving cooperative relationships with staffs, Boards of Directors, government agencies, vendors, and business people. Employ critical thinking and problem resolutions skills applied to all projects undertaken. Took leadership role in creating an educational program that lead to interest in running a non-profit foundation.


Core Competencies


 

  • Company Management
  • Capital Raising
  • Strategic Oversight/Mission Planning
  • P & L Responsibility
  • Leadership & Team Building
  • Market Insights
  • Sales Development
  • Public Relations
  • Client Outreach
  • Research & Development
  • Budget Management
  • Negotiation

Executive Experience


 

Alamo Federal Credit Union. | San Antonio, TX                                                                             2011 – 2016 

President and CEO

Hired as part of a management team to restructure and provide safety in soundness to San Antonio’s oldest credit union. The first assignment as CLO was to install a prudent lending process with an effective collection effort.  Lending volumes increased over 25% and delinquency was brought to less than .75%.  Credit losses were over 2.5% were reduced to .35%.  The COO position was combined with CLO position and membership grew over 10% and cross selling provided additional revenue. Assuming the CEO position in March will now allow for strategic planning while many of the tactical processes have been established.

The JFK Firm, LLC | San Antonio, TX                                                                                                         2003 – present

President and CEO

Provided consulting services to companies interested in growing sales, increasing profit margins and reducing expenses. Experience included non-profit foundations, startups, healthcare companies, payment processing companies, entertainment companies, real estate companies and other small businesses.

 

A+ FCU  | Central TX                                                                                                                               2021 – 2022

Commercial Loan Officer

Hired to expand the credit union’s foot print throughout strategic areas within Texas. Solicited builders, developers, brokers and key business people and businesses throughout Texas. Expanding relationships and providing a higher level of service.

 

Pentagon Federal Credit Union | San Antonio, TX                                                                          2016 – Present 

Regional Director - Market President

Hired as part of Mergers and Acquisitions team to expand and grow the national footprint. Provided analysis and evaluations for prospective merger candidates. Looked for strategic mergers that would complement the overall goals of the credit union.  Provided leadership for the smooth integration of Alamo Credit Union into Pentagon Federal Credit Union.  Reviewed branch network and made recommendations for the future branch network that will support a more efficient delivery of service to our members at a lower cost. Provided a comprehensive plan to promote the credit union brand that increased usage of products and services. 


Education


Eagle Scout

Harvard University, CSS, Business Administration and Management, 1990

University of Virginia, Graduate School Retail Bank Management, 2000

Worcester State University, BA, Economics, 1983

Project Management Program (PMP) Completed Course work

Six Sigma Greenbelt Certifiied

 


Professional Affiliations


Fire Commissioner – Assistant Treasurer/Chief Investment Officer

Certified Emergency Services Commissioner

CPR and AED Certified

Bexar County Emergency Services District #3, 2012-Present


Other Experience


Certegy Card Services  Atlanta, GA                                                                                                                  2000- 2003

National Account Manager

Prospected for and sold credit and debit card solutions to financial institutions located throughout United States with assets between $500 million and $10 billion.  Initiated and developed improved working relationships with third-party resellers of our product to increase sales and service capabilities to end-users.  Prepared and delivered sales presentations to Presidents/CEO’s, senior managers and key decision-makers during sales process.  Analyzed prospects for card processing systems and designed effective alternatives to win business.

San Antonio Federal Credit Union       San Antonio, TX                                                                                 1992 – 2000

First Vice President: Consumer Loan Division

Managed entire direct consumer loan credit facility of over $250 million.  Established lending protocol for Visa, MasterCard, Lines of Credit, Overdraft Protection, Boat Loans, Automobile Loan, and other Consumer Loans.  Developed affinity relationship with Daughters of the Republic of Texas, which resulted in the introduction of the “Alamo MasterCard”.  Proceeds from card usage support restoration and preservation of the Alamo.  Created state of the art on-line home improvement application system with remodelers, contractors, and building supply companies; resulting in our becoming the #1 Home Improvement Financier in San Antonio.

PCFCU           Malden, MA                                                                                                                                 1991 – 1992

Director: Consumer Loan Division

BANK OF BOSTON  Cambridge, MA                                                                                                               1989 - 1991

Assistant Vice President: Consumer Finance Division

CITICORP      New England                                                                                                                              1984 -1989

Regional Account Manager: Automotive Financing / Mortgage Lending


Other Interests, Associations and Awards


Project Management Program (PMP) Completed all prep work                                                                Certification pending                                                  

National Eagle Scout Association- Lifetime member                          

Masters Leadership Program of San Antonio and Bexar County                                                                  Class of 2007-08

UTSA CITE School                                                                                                                                                     2004-2010

Advisory Board member and Mentor

Comal Independent School District                                                                                                                            2004-2012

          Strategic Planning Committee Member

Harvard Alumni Association                                                                                                         

          Regional Director – Texas                                                                                                                                 2003-2006

Harvard Club of San Antonio                                                                                                  

          President                                                                                                                                                           2000 - 2002

          Treasurer                                                                                                                                                           2017-present

Consumer Bankers Association – Member