ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.––The $855-million Kirtland FCU has named a new president/CEO.
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e 48,000-member credit union said it has selected Matt Rarden to lead the organization. Rarden has been serving as chief operating officer for the past six years with Premier Members FCU in Boulder, Colo., where he also served on the board prior to his employment, including as vice chairman and treasurer, and on the supervisory committee as chairperson.
Rarden began his career in financial services in the early 1990s, working at Wachovia, then Wells Fargo. Following that, he moved into the information technology space working for several Fortune 500 companies, such as IBM and Convergys where he held various finance, operational, and executive management roles, the credit union said.
“I am eager to join and help lead the Kirtland Federal Credit Union team,” Rarden said. “The credit union has a great history and exemplifies what being a community-focused financial services business means. I am confident we will be able to continue its legacy of success, community involvement, and superior member service.”
Added Board Chair Brian McDonald, “After a comprehensive search process, we know that Matt is the right executive who has the experience to guide Kirtland Federal Credit Union in continuing to provide outstanding member service and towards future success. We are looking forward to seeing the credit union flourish under Matt’s leadership.”