Tim Gilman
We are pleased to announce that Tim Gilman has been promoted to the role of Chief Information Officer for Synergent. The appointment was recently shared by Tyler Hudson, President of Synergent, as part of the organization’s continued focus on advancing operational excellence and strengthening technology leadership in support of credit unions.
With more than 33 years of service at Synergent and over 45 years of experience in the technology field, Gilman is recognized for his steady leadership, deep industry knowledge, and ability to drive innovation that benefits credit unions and their members.
“Tim’s promotion reflects his long-standing commitment to our organization and the credit unions we serve,” said Hudson. “Over the years, he’s built strong, enduring relationships across our team, with our credit union partners, and with our vendor collaborators. Tim is known for seeing opportunities to improve processes and driving initiatives that make Synergent stronger, delivering more efficiency, consistency, and quality to credit unions. His leadership, experience, and innovative mindset will be an asset to all of us as we move forward.”
Driving Innovation for Credit Unions
Throughout his career, Gilman has led efforts to strengthen internal collaboration, streamline operations, and implement technologies that enhance how Synergent serves its credit union partners. He played a key role in Synergent’s adoption of OpCon, helping credit unions benefit from automation and increased scalability, with over 335 million jobs run through OpCon to date. He also played a pivotal role in the initial move to the Jack Henry™ Symitar® core, then known as Episys. His leadership has helped position Synergent to support the evolving needs of credit unions with efficient, member-focused solutions.
As CIO, Gilman will continue to guide the advancement of Synergent’s technology and operations. His insight and direction will be essential as the organization works to support future strategies and deliver ongoing value to credit unions.
“It’s been an incredible journey working alongside such dedicated and talented people,” said Gilman. “Stepping into this role is a chance to keep building on the strong foundation we’ve built together. I’m excited to continue helping credit unions grow, adapt, and thrive in a constantly changing environment.”
This appointment also aligns with a broader update to leadership responsibilities following Hudson’s transition to President. It reflects Synergent’s commitment to putting the right people in place to support its long-term priorities.
Please join us in congratulating Tim Gilman on his appointment and in recognizing his continued dedication to Synergent and the credit union movement.
