TEMPE, Ariz.–The $185-million Altier Credit Union here has named a new president. David Skilton, who has spent the past seven years as the CU’s SVP and CFP, has been named to the top spot.
“As CFO, he has been responsible for a long list of accomplishments, one of which was the development and implementation of a net worth recovery strategy that helped Altier successfully navigate the hardships of the Great Recession and maintain sound financial footing and performance,” the credit union said in a statement.
Prior to joining Altier, Skilton served as VP-finance and CFO for Central Willamette Community Credit Union and EVP-finance at Houston Energy CU. He started his credit union career in 1989 with the Texas Credit Union Department. During the 10 years he spent with the department he was a problem case officer and field manager.
“David has a wealth of experience and knowledge when it comes to the credit union industry and has contributed significantly to the credit union’s current success,” said Board Chair Kathy Danielson. “We have been fortunate to have him with us as CFO and have the utmost confidence that he will not only meet, but will also surpass our expectations as our new president.”
“Altier has become like a family to me so to be selected for this role by a group of people that I have grown to have so much respect and admiration for is truly an honor,” said Skilton.
Altier has 18,400 members.