Seattle Credit Union has selected Michael Cruz as its new Chief Financial Officer.

“We’re excited to welcome Michael as our new CFO,” says Richard Romero, CEO. “He brings a wide variety of financial expertise to his new position and shares our vision and passion for ensuring a robust future for everyone who lives in the Puget Sound.”

Prior to joining Seattle Credit Union, Cruz served as Senior Vice President of Risk Management for Credit Union of Southern California. His professional experience also includes a decade of regulatory service, including holding various positions for the Federal Housing Finance Administration (FHFA) and the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).

“I am both honored and thrilled to carry out Seattle Credit Union’s mission of making prosperity a reality for our Membership through innovative and sound financial management,” says Cruz.

Cruz earned his Master of Business Administration in Finance from Chapman University and his Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from California State University, Fullerton. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified in Risk & Information Systems Control (CRISC), and a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).

In his free time, Cruz enjoys building and soldering computers, playing golf, and gardening. He and his wife, Stephanie, also have two pet cockapoos, Logan and Chloe.

Cruz was placed by DDJ Myers.