Metro Credit Union Strengthens Executive Team with Appointment of Stephen Finocchio as Chief Financial Officer

Chelsea, MA — February 27, 2026 — Metro Credit Union, the largest state-chartered credit union in Massachusetts, has appointed Stephen Finocchio as Chief Financial Officer, reinforcing its focus on long-term financial strength, disciplined growth, and member value.
As Chief Financial Officer, Finocchio will oversee Metro’s finance organization and balance sheet strategy. He will play a central role enhancing financial performance, strengthening the credit union’s long-term financial position, advancing risk and liquidity management, and supporting sustainable growth that delivers lasting value to Metro’s members.
“Stephen’s deep expertise in financial strategy, balance sheet management, and organizational transformation makes him an exceptional addition to Metro’s leadership team,” said Robert Cashman, President and CEO of Metro Credit Union. “He brings a strong track record of aligning financial discipline with strategic growth, and his leadership will be critical as we continue to strengthen our foundation and invest in the future.”
A seasoned financial executive, Finocchio brings more than 30 years of experience across banking, finance, treasury, strategy, and operational leadership within the financial services industry. He joins Metro from HarborOne Bancorp, where he served as Chief Financial Officer and led enterprise-wide initiatives to strengthen financial discipline, advance strategic planning, enhance treasury and deposit management, and drive operational efficiency.
Previously, Finocchio held senior treasury and planning leadership roles at Berkshire Hills Bancorp, where he strengthened liquidity and capital planning, rebuilt treasury operations, and led initiatives that enhanced strategic positioning. Earlier in his career, he spent more than two decades at State Street Corporation, including senior leadership roles in Global Treasury and Structured Finance.
“Metro Credit Union has a strong legacy of financial stewardship and a clear commitment to putting members first,” said Stephen Finocchio, Chief Financial Officer of Metro Credit Union. “I’m excited to work alongside the leadership team to further strengthen the credit union’s foundation, support disciplined, sustainable growth, and ensure we continue delivering value to the members and communities we serve.”
Finocchio holds a Master of Business Administration from New York University’s Stern School of Business and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the Isenberg School of Business at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He is actively involved in workforce development and technical education initiatives.
Finocchio’s appointment underscores Metro Credit Union’s continued commitment to financial strength, operational excellence, and sustained strategic growth in support of its members and communities.
About Metro Credit Union
Metro Credit Union is the largest state-chartered credit union in Massachusetts, with $3.2 billion in assets. Metro provides a full range of financial products to more than 200,000 members in Barnstable, Bristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, and Worcester counties in Massachusetts, and Cheshire, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, and Strafford counties in New Hampshire. Metro is the credit union of choice for employees at over 1,200 companies through its Metro@work program.
Founded in 1926, Metro currently operates branch offices in Boston, Burlington, Chelsea, Dorchester, Framingham, Lawrence, Lynn, Medford, Melrose, Newton, Peabody, Reading, Salem, Tewksbury, and West Roxbury. Metro is also a Juntos Avanzamos (“Together We Advance”) designated credit union, an honor given to financial institutions for their commitment to serving and empowering Hispanic and immigrant consumers. Metro was recently named among the most charitable companies in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal; voted Top Credit Union in Banker & Tradesman’s Best of 2025 awards; and recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions in 2026 by Newsweek. In 2026, Metro proudly celebrates its 100th anniversary, marking a century of service and commitment to the communities it serves. Learn more at MetroCU.org.