TUCSON, Ariz.–Vantage West Credit Union has named a new president and CEO. The $2.2-billion VWCU has named Sandra Sagehorn-Elliott to lead the organization, effective Oct. 5.
Sagehorn-Elliott has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and was previously with Workers Credit Union in Fitchburg, Mass., where she was EVP/chief operating officer. While with Workers CU, Sagehorn-Elliott was responsible for all operations and oversaw a commercial lending portfolio of $165 million. Sagehorn-Elliott developed a new leadership development program, rebuilt the credit union’s training function, and championed the creation of a ground-breaking member financial wellness initiative, according to a statement from the CU.
Sagehorn-Elliott was SVP/chief operating officer at Bellco Credit Union in Colorado, where she spent 14 years and also served in member relationship management, marketing, and the call center.
“I am thrilled to join a credit union with such a rich history and am eager for the opportunity to lead Vantage West,” said Sagehorn-Elliott. “The credit union has expanded its presence and impact across Arizona while remaining true to its roots of service to Members from all walks of life. I look forward to continuing that legacy.”
The credit union serves more than 160,000 members.