PORTLAND, Ore.–The $1-billion Unitus Community Credit Union has named Steven Stapp has its new president/CEO.
Stapp has been president of the $1-billion San Francisco FCU, and replaces Patricia Smith, who is retiring.
“Steven is a seasoned CEO with a strong track record of growing credit unions through progressive strategies that enhance service and value to the membership,” said Unitus Community CU Chair Susan Iggulden, in a statement. “His demonstrated commitment to the credit union movement and community service align very well with Unitus’ vision, culture and values.”
While at San Francisco FCU, where he has been CEO since 2008, Stapp oversaw growth from $650 million. It also saw significant membership growth of more than 12% during 2015. The credit union was also the California Dora Maxwell award winner for its social commitment to San Francisco and regularly contributes to community organizations such as San Francisco Food Bank, AIDS Walk SF, Larkin Street, Women’s Community Clinic, SF Fire Toy Drive, and the YMCA.
“I am really looking forward to this opportunity to work with a collaborative board, strong management team, and expanding membership,” said Stapp in a statement. “It’s an honor to follow the footsteps of a legendary CEO and continue to build upon the culture of community and service that Unitus has firmly established in the Pacific Northwest.”
Stapp has previously also served as EVP/CFO at Redwood Credit Union in Santa Rosa, Calif., was a senior executive with The Golden 1 Credit Union in Sacramento, Calif., and senior manager with KPMG, LLP in Sacramento.