TIGARD, Ore. — Cameron Smith, former Director of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, joins the Northwest Credit Union Association Nov. 9 as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Resources.
In that role, Smith will lead Strategic Link, which connects credit unions with the industry’s most relevant business solutions. Smith currently serves as Chief of Staff for Oregon Secretary of State Bev Clarno. His resume includes an impressive background in key strategic leadership positions. As the former Director of the DCBS, he advocated for consumers and businesses across such areas as insurance, investments, banking, and credit. He also oversaw mortgage services as head of the state’s veterans’ affairs division, and on his watch, the loan portfolio grew significantly, the associaition said.
“Cameron’s knowledge of the credit union industry and our competitive position in the financial services marketplace will serve our member credit unions and business partners exceedingly well,” said Troy Stang, President and CEO, NWCUA. “With his leadership skills and future-focused vision, he will build on Strategic Link’s legacy and will provide Northwest credit unions with key opportunities and partners in emerging FinTech and next-generation services.”