Chad Burney, SVP and CIO, is recognized for his exceptional leadership in technology, earning the title of Technology Executive of the Year, ABA Stevie Awards 2023. His expertise in IT and operations has been vital in advancing GTE Financial's service delivery and innovation. Chad's educational background includes a B.S. in Business Administration from Syracuse University, an M.S. in Management Science, and an M.B.A. in Technology Management from the State University of New York.