Johnston's Stephen Elias Joins People's Credit Union

Stephen Elias of Johnston has a new job.

Elias, who has worked in the financial services industry for more than 20 years, has joined Middletown, R.I.-based People’s Credit Union.

In his new job, Elias will serve as indirect lending manager and is responsible for helping the credit union meet its loan goals along with handling dealer and merchant relations.

Elias brings over 20 years of financial services experience to People’s Credit Union. Previously, he was employed with Citizens Automobile Finance as an Assistant Regional Credit Manager, where he analyzed consumer credit reports to evaluate risk and handled the decision making for Indirect Lending applications. Elias has a strong background in managing credit underwriting and adhering to compliance standards while building relationships with automobile dealerships.

“We are thrilled to have Stephen join our team. His consumer lending experience and his demonstrated success in relationship management and business development will be an asset to our Lending Department,” stated Lyn Dawley, Vice President of Lending for People’s Credit Union.