Bryan Hanks

About Bryan Hanks

Specializing in executive benefit plans, retention strategies, and pre-funding solutions for credit unions.With nearly two decades of experience in the credit union space — including executive search, compensation design, and strategic consulting — I help institutions stay competitive in a rapidly shifting talent market.At ALM First, I partner with CEOs, boards, and HR leaders to build and fund non-qualified executive benefit plans (SERPs, 457(f)s, split-dollar) that retain key leadership and drive long-term success. I also guide credit unions in leveraging pre-funding strategies — NCUA-compliant investment solutions that help offset rising costs in 401(k), healthcare, and other employee benefit programs. Keywords: executive benefits, credit union strategy, SERPs, 457(f), pre-funding, CEO retention, talent strategy, compensation planning, NCUA, nonprofit executive plans Based in Texas | Serving credit unions nationwide Open to connecting

Experience

1. Director, Executive Compensation

   ALM First

   Jul 2025 — Present

   At ALM First, I partner with CEOs, boards, and HR leaders to build and fund non-qualified executive benefit plans (SERPs, 457(f)s, split-dollar) that retain key leadership and drive long-term success. I also guide credit unions in leveraging pre-funding strategies — NCUA-compliant investment solutions that help offset rising costs in 401(k), healthcare, and other employee benefit programs. Keywords: executive benefits, credit union strategy, SERPs, 457(f), pre-funding, CEO retention, talent strategy, compensation planning, NCUA, nonprofit executive plans Based in Texas | Serving credit unions nationwide Open to connecting

Education

• University of North Texas

  Bachelor's degree, Marketing

  1991 — 1995

Skills

• Talent Management
• Workforce Planning
• Interviews
• Internet Recruiting
• Salary
• Industry Trend Analysis
• Cold Calling
• Trend Analysis
• Management Consulting
• College Recruiting
• Permanent Placement
• Contract Recruitment
• Recruiting
• Executive Management
• Candidate Generation
• Executive Search
• Banking
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Salary Surveys
• Temporary Staffing
• Sales
• Onboarding
• Sourcing
• Vendor Management
• Temporary Placement
• Coaching
• Account Management
• Change Management
• Technical Recruiting
• Consulting
• Employee Engagement
• Job Search
• Staffing Services
• Human Resources
• New Business Development
• Direct Recruiting
• Team Building
• Credit Unions
• Outplacement
• Customer Retention