Bank / Credit Union

Carver Bancorp appoints president, CEO

Photo: Donald Felix, Carver Bancorp

September 25, 2024

Carver Bancorp Inc., the holding company for the community development financial institution Carver Federal Savings Bank, has appointed Donald Felix as president and CEO effective Nov. 1. Prior to joining Carver, Felix served as EVP and head of national banking and expansion at Citizens Financial Group Inc., according to a press release.

Felix will succeed Craig C. MacKay who has served as interim president and CEO since October 2023. McKay will continue to serve on the board.

"Don Felix has an outstanding record of executive experience and achievement in the banking industry," Lewis P. Jones III, chairman of the board, said in the release. "His expertise will help Carver achieve its strategic objective to create new revenue streams and further enhance shareholder value. He will fulfill Carver's mission of expanding access to capital in the communities it serves. On behalf of the Bank, our customers, and valued community partners, I welcome Don to the Carver family and look forward to his contributions in the months and years ahead. I also want to thank Craig for his vital work and leadership in serving as Interim President and CEO with distinction over the past year."

"I have known Don Felix for over a decade—and I am confident he has the strategic and operational expertise to elevate the banking experience for our customers, expand our community relationships, drive technological enhancements at the Bank, and enhance profitability for our shareholders," MacKay said in the release. "It has been an honor to serve as Interim President and CEO. I want to thank my colleagues at Carver, our customers, and banking partners for their unwavering support of our institution during my tenure."