Folsom, Calif. – (Aug. 15, 2023) – Demonstrating SAFE Credit Union’s ongoing commitment to the success of the downtown business district and the region, SAFE President and Chief Executive Officer Faye Nabhani is officially joining the Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC).
“We are honored to have Faye's leadership and support as a GSEC Director," says Greater Sacramento Economic Council President and CEO Barry Broome. "SAFE Credit Union is an incredible asset to the region and its leadership continually demonstrates their commitment to the community.”
Nabhani will now serve on the board’s Executive Committee. SAFE joined the council’s Board of Directors in 2021. Each company’s CEO or highest-ranking local executive represents their company on the board.
“We are committed to making the Greater Sacramento region an incredible place to live and work where families can prosper and achieve financial freedom,” says Nabhani. “I look forward to being a part of bringing businesses, elected officials, and nonprofits together in a
SAFE Credit Union President and CEO Faye Nabhani
collaborative way to support our area’s growth. It’s always exciting to see new talent join our efforts for growth and success.”
The Greater Sacramento Economic Council, a public-private partnership that unites business and community leaders to create one cohesive regional economic development strategy, played a key role this past year with welcoming innovative companies to the region. They supported the global semiconductor company Solidigm’s opening of their new headquarters in Rancho Cordova, and German-based Bosch Engineering’s recent acquisition of Roseville-based TSI Semiconductors. The Bosch deal is expected to bring a $1.5 billion investment to the region.
"The work we do to catalyze growth, prosperity and equity throughout Greater Sacramento would not be possible without our regional leaders,” Broome says. “It is especially important that locally headquartered companies lead efforts to drive economic growth throughout the region.”
SAFE’s commitment to the region includes its 2019 decisive move to support the Sacramento area’s business and cultural economy, with its 25-year, $23 million investment in Sacramento’s SAFE Credit Union Convention & Performing Arts District.
“We know being involved with GSEC also helps us build a true connection to continue to support the ongoing value and success of our investment in the SAFE Credit Union Convention & Performing Arts District,” Nabhani says.
In January, Nabhani took the reins of the 83-year-old credit union as SAFE’s first female CEO. During her first year she has focused on boosting member service by overseeing the complete update to SAFE’s core computer systems, and reorganizing the credit union’s senior leadership team to include a Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), Chris Harris, and a Chief Experience Officer (CXO) Jerrod Keller.
SAFE Credit Union Chief Strategy Officer Chris Harris
SAFE Credit Union Chief Experience Officer
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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