Lisa Florian was named the newest President and Chief Executive Officer of Clearview Federal Credit Union, Pittsburgh's largest credit union. Effective April 1 of 2023, Florian will replace Ron Celaschi and become the first female chief executive in the 70-year history of the credit union, overseeing $1.8 billion in assets. Florian currently serves as Senior Vice President, Member Experience, Digital Strategy, and Marketing, a role she was promoted to in 2020. Florian has been with Clearview since 2015 and has more than 25 years of experience in the financial services and credit union industries.
One of Florian’s passions is being involved with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. She credits her own experience growing up as inspiring her compassion for those facing food insecurity.
“There were times when we had to rely on certain assistance. My mom would bundle us up, me and my twin brothers, and we would probably take a cab to a food pantry in McKeesport and we would stand in line and wait for bags of groceries,” she said on TribLive. “My mom was trying to get back on her feet after a divorce.”
Clearview became formally involved with the food bank in 2019, and under Florian’s leadership, plans to continue its partnership, engaging employees to give back through volunteering and sharing information about ways for the community to also get involved with the Food Bank.
In addition to being involved with the food bank, Florian is active in her community. She currently serves on the West Jefferson Hills Foundation for Education Board and Thomas Jefferson High School Football Boosters Board. She has also served on numerous committees for non-profits in the greater Pittsburgh region and spends time volunteering throughout the year.
As President and CEO, Florian will focus on the brand's evolution while remaining committed to building a community and member-forward culture, increasing access through digital channels, and implementing continuous improvement through organizational leadership. Prior to joining Clearview, she served as Branch Manager of National City Bank, Vice President of Business Development for Pennsylvania Credit Union Association, and Director of Operations and Communications for Riverset Credit Union. She received her Master of Business Administration from Robert Morris University and her Bachelor of Arts in accounting from Washington and Jefferson College.