“Eric has an exceptionally impressive background in leading successful technology teams – and a leadership style and personality that inspires confidence,” said SAFE CEO and President Dave Roughton. “I’m positive the experience Eric brings to SAFE will keep us on the forefront of today’s technology-driven financial services market.”
Wilson is charged with overseeing the information technology and facilities teams at SAFE, a role he is aptly prepared for following his recent tenure as chief technology officer and senior vice president of information technology services at Rabobank. Wilson was responsible for managing Rabobank’s California-based technology professionals who supported business applications and tools, mobile banking, and IT infrastructure across 110 branches.
Prior to joining Rabobank, Eric served as the CIO of FusionStorm, a global provider of technology solutions. In that role, Eric’s responsibilities included managing data centers, facilities, purchasing, international logistics, and travel. He also implemented the company’s information technology strategy and managed the cloud services division.
About SAFE
SAFE Credit Union, established in 1940, is a leading financial institution in Northern California with more than $2.6 billion in assets and more than 215,000 members. The credit union provides a full range of financial solutions for consumers and small businesses through 21 full-service branches across the Greater Sacramento region and a mortgage lending office serving Contra Costa County. SAFE offers its members a variety of banking services, including online, chat, mobile, phone, as well as a full-service, locally based call center. SAFE is a not-for-profit, community-chartered credit union with membership open to businesses and individuals living or working in Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, El Dorado, Sutter, Butte, Nevada, Solano, San Joaquin, Contra Costa, Nevada, and Amador counties. SAFE is federally insured by the NCUA. www.safecu.org