Russell E. Gahagan III, CPA

Russell E. Gahagan III, CPA, currently serves as Chief Financial Officer at REV Federal Credit Union since January 2023. Prior to this role, Russell held the position of Senior Vice President of Finance and Corporate Treasury at Business First Bank from April 2010 to February 2023, where responsibilities included managing the bank's asset liability management process and overseeing various strategic initiatives. Earlier in their career, Russell worked as Senior Vice President and Controller at the same institution, managing the accounting department and ensuring comprehensive financial reporting. From June 2002 to April 2010, Russell served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Essential Federal Credit Union, leading multiple teams in accounting, audits, and collections. Russell E. Gahagan III holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Louisiana State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of New Orleans.