Folsom, Calif. – (July 13, 2023) – Helping position SAFE Credit Union as a leader in the industry, SAFE's Chief Financial Officer Alexis Fitzpatrick will continue to serve as an executive member on the Credit Union National Association’s (CUNA) Finance Council, the organization announced recently.
Council membership elected Fitzpatrick and other committee executives as well as committee officers just prior to the association’s annual conference in May. Fitzpatrick, originally took on the role for an exiting-executive committee member in March.
“I am honored to continue to represent SAFE on CUNA’s Finance Council,” says Fitzpatrick. “In a member-led organization that supports the credit union industry, it is incredibly important for SAFE to have and use its voice to further grow that effort.”
SAFE Credit Union Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Alexis Fitzpatrick
CUNA, governed by peer-elected volunteer directors from across the nation, supports nearly 7,000 credit unions nationwide serving more than 100 million consumers and members.
With her seat at the table, Fitzpatrick plans to support the Finance Council’s 700-plus finance executives to better serve credit union members.
“The council allows finance executives to connect with one another to collaborate on important topics such as membership value and growth, net interest margin compression and liquidity risk,” Fitzpatrick adds. “The organization’s council is incredibly valuable as it assists CFOs to best position their credit unions to be able to best serve their members and their financial needs.”
At SAFE, Fitzpatrick, provides insight and guidance into SAFE’s financial condition and performance, as well as participating in the organization’s strategic and business planning activities. Previously Senior Vice President of Finance for SAFE, she became the credit union’s CFO in January 2023.
In addition to roles at SAFE and CUNA, Fitzpatrick, of Folsom, is passionate about sharing financial advice with SAFE and community members, touting the importance of financial literacy, and discussing the latest in credit union news.
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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 234,000 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