Campus Federal CEO Milazzo retiring; Harris named successor

After 28 years at Baton Rouge-based Campus Federal, John Milazzo has announced his retirement as president and CEO. Taking his place, as of Jan. 1, will be Dawn Harris, who has been with the credit union for 29 years. The board of directors overseeing Campus Federal announced Harris as Milazzo’s successor on Wednesday. “Mr. Milazzo has provided outstanding leadership to the credit union for 28 years and will be greatly missed; we wish him continued successes in the future as he transitions to new activities in the years ahead,” says board Chairman Ken Paxton in a prepared statement. Paxton calls Harris “an extremely capable leader,” adding that her “extensive operational experience, regulatory and industry knowledge, strategic vision, and commitment to Campus Federal over the past 29 years make her an excellent choice for a successful future for the credit union and our members.” Harris has previously served as chief operating officer, executive vice president of retail services, and vice president of marketing for Campus Federal. “Words cannot express the excitement and gratitude as I move into this next phase of my career with Campus Federal,” Harris says. “As an organization, we are moving into a future with a new set of economic and regulatory challenges, as well as experiencing exciting changes in technology, delivery channels and financial needs on both the consumer and small-business fronts.”