VANCOUVER, Wash.‐ Columbia Credit Union has promoted Art Newby to Executive Vice President/Chief Information Officer. Newby will lead and have overall responsibility for information technology, projects and automation initiatives that advance the strategic mission of the credit union.
Newby will also be responsible for the planning and implementation of enterprise IT systems and Business Continuity, and will work with the CEO and COO to provide oversight over all credit union departments and have specific responsibility for the General Services, Ecommerce, Retail Support, and Project Management Office departments.
“Information technology plays an important part in our ability to serve the financial needs of members,” said Columbia Credit Union President/CEO, Steve Kenny. “Art’s proven leadership skills and IT expertise make him the right choice to ensure Columbia Credit Union’s technology strategy grows to meet members’ evolving needs into the future.”
Newby, who previously served as Columbia Credit Union’s Senior Vice President/Chief Information Officer, has 36 years of industry experience and has held a variety of IT management roles throughout his career. He has a bachelor’s degree in business management from the Marine Corps Officer School and is a Cisco Certified Network Associate. He also holds IT systems engineer certifications from Microsoft and Novell.
“Technology has transformed the way people do their banking,” said Newby. “I look forward to leading Columbia’s IT strategy in ways that make life better for members.”