SIDNEY — The Board of Directors of Peoples Federal Savings and Loan Association have announced the appointment of Debra A. Geuy as its new president/CEO effective Jan. 1, 2017. The board also appointed her as a new member of the Board of Directors.

Geuy, a 38-year-employee, will be the first female president and board member in the association’s 130-year history. She was formerly vice president, chief financial officer and chief operations officer.

She will be replacing Douglas Stewart, who is retiring at year end after 45 1/2 years of service.

“I am extremely proud that we have been able to promote from within our institution,” said Stewart. “Deb and I have worked side-by-side since 1978. She is well deserving of this promotion and qualified to lead our institution and our loyal employees in the future. She will oversee the daily operations and management of our four offices.”

Geuy and her husband, Steve, have two grown children.