Folsom, Calif. – (Oct. 7, 2022) – The Sacramento Business Journal on Thursday named SAFE Credit
Union a Best Place to Work in the Sacramento region for the fifth year in a row.
The publication announced the credit union as a Best Place to Work, Very Large Employer during the Best Places to
Work Awards ceremony held at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Sacramento.
“This award signifies SAFE’s ongoing ability to pass Sacramento’s premiere employer litmus test
determined by our very own employees,” says SAFE President, Chief Credit Officer and incoming CEO Faye
Nabhani. “We are elated our employees’ work experience matches our own commitment to provide
them with the very best resources and support to allow them to grow and conduct their work with the utmost
fulfillment.”
Back row: SAFE VP Retail Branches Janine Southwick, VP Contact Center Nicole Smith,
SVP Marketing and Communications Allison Yee-Garcia, Chief HR Officer Colleen Nerius, VP Human Resources Jenny
Santos, AVP Regional Sales Louis Mariner and President, Chief Credit Officer Faye Nabhani Front row: SAFE VP
Facilities Trena Ellis and Human Resources Manager Lindsey Duenet.
SAFE Credit Union has been named a Best Place to Work, Very Large Employer, in The Greater Sacramento Region in 2018, 2019,
2020,
2021
and now 2022 by the Sacramento Business Journal.
In determining the winners, the Sacramento Business Journal surveyed SAFE employees on the credit union’s
benefits and career growth opportunities as well as how it promotes employee engagement and wellness.
SAFE offers its more than 750 employees with a robust benefits plan including a flexible work plan allowing
back-office employees to work from home.
The credit union provides clear career pathways for branch and Contact Center employees who want to move into
leadership roles as well as comprehensive training opportunities for employees to learn new skills and advance in
their careers. Employees are encouraged to use 16 hours of paid time off to volunteer for the causes and people they
care about in their own communities.
Also paramount, SAFE cultivates a commitment to inclusivity and celebrating diversity. “SAFE is committed to
treating its employees and members with respect,” says SAFE Chief Human Resources Officer Colleen Nerius.
“As part of our commitment to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), we have made a promise to our
employees to provide quality and meaningful opportunities to support each employee’s own personal
journey.”
About SAFE
SAFE Credit Union has made members an integral part of its vision since 1940. Over the years the credit union has
kept the focus on what really matters, putting members first, a formula that has seen SAFE grow into a leading
financial institution in Northern California with $4.5 billion in assets and about 246,000 members. SAFE crafts
every cutting-edge product and sterling service with members’ needs foremost in mind. In addition to banking
services conveniently available through online, chat, mobile, or phone options, SAFE offers in-person services for
members and small businesses at service centers across the Greater Sacramento region. SAFE is a not-for-profit,
state-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, Yuba, Amador, and Alameda
counties. Insured by NCUA. www.safecu.org