Police Credit Union of Connecticut Announces Leadership Transition
Melanie Strileckis Appointed Next President and CEO; Wendy Tariff to Retire After Transformative Tenure
Police Credit Union of Connecticut (PCUCT) today announced that Melanie Strileckis has been appointed as the Credit Union’s next President and CEO, following the retirement of current President and CEO Wendy Tariff, who will retire on May 15, 2026.
Tariff has served as President and CEO of PCUCT since July 2018, leading a period of significant growth and transformation for the Credit Union. During her tenure, the organization grew from $23 million to $45 million in assets, welcomed Waterbury Police Federal Credit Union into the PCUCT family, and completed a strategic rebrand from Greater Hartford Police Federal Credit Union to Police Credit Union of Connecticut, reflecting an expanded field of membership serving law enforcement professionals and their families statewide.
In 2022, Tariff was recognized as a Credit Union Rockstar by America’s Credit Unions and received the Distinguished Service Award from Connecticut’s Credit Unions in 2025, honoring her leadership and impact in the credit union movement.
“Wendy’s leadership has helped shape Police Credit Union of Connecticut into the strong, growing institution it is today,” said Claudette Kosinski, Chair of the Board of Directors. “Her vision, dedication, and deep commitment to our members have left a lasting mark on this organization. On behalf of the Board, we thank Wendy for her many contributions and wish her all the best in retirement. At the same time, we are excited to welcome Melanie into this role. Her experience, dedication to our mission, and commitment to serving our members make her the right leader for this next chapter, and we know our Credit Union is in very good hands."
Strileckis currently serves as Branch Manager of the Waterbury branch and has been with the Credit Union since 2005. Like Tariff, she began her career as a teller and advanced through the organization through a strong commitment to member service and operational leadership. She is a Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor (CCUFC) and also holds the designation of Credit Union Development Educator (CUDE).
“I am deeply honored by the confidence the Board has placed in me and grateful for the opportunity to serve as the next President and CEO of Police Credit Union of Connecticut,” said Strileckis. “Following in Wendy’s footsteps is both humbling and inspiring. I care deeply about our members, our team, and the communities we serve, and I look forward to building on our strong foundation while continuing to grow our impact and leadership across Connecticut.”
Reflecting on her retirement, Tariff said serving the Credit Union and its members has been one of the most meaningful chapters of her career, and she hopes to remain involved in the credit union movement in some way.
“When I joined the credit union movement, I quickly realized I had found something special: a people-first, mission-driven model centered on helping others,” said Tariff. “I believe in the power of small credit unions to accomplish big things, and it has been an honor to help our law enforcement members improve their financial lives. I am incredibly proud of all we have achieved together, and I look forward to seeing Police Credit Union of Connecticut continue to thrive in the years ahead.”
The Board said the leadership transition reflects both continuity and momentum for the organization as it continues its mission of serving law enforcement professionals and their families across the state.
About Police Credit Union of Connecticut
Police Credit Union of Connecticut is a member-owned financial cooperative dedicated to serving active and retired law enforcement officers, their families, and affiliated public safety professionals across the state. Built on principles of trust, service, and respect for the chain of command, the Credit Union has a proud legacy of supporting those who protect and serve. Police Credit Union of Connecticut is committed to delivering trusted financial services, honoring its history, and strengthening its role as a modern, compliant, and community-focused institution for current and future generations of members. Learn more at www.pcuct.org.