U S Federal Credit Union Announces New President/Chief Executive Officer

After a nationwide search, U S Federal Credit Union announces the selection of Nicole Smith, as the Credit Union’s incoming President/CEO. Smith will follow Michelle Wilson, who has served as President/CEO of U S Federal Credit Union for over 36 years and retires in January of 2025. 

Smith has more than 20 years of experience in financial services, most recently serving as the Executive Vice President for Pasadena Federal Credit Union, which has $365 million in assets. Prior to her role at Pasadena FCU, Smith was Senior Vice President at First Bank, where she led business banking strategy and operations. Smith holds an Executive MBA from Pepperdine University and has previously served on several Boards in her community, including the Boys and Girls Club West Valley. She also brings a deep breadth of experience across banking disciplines, including lending, financial management, and driving efficiency and growth.  

When asked about the upcoming executive transition, Board Chair Robert Sarich, said, “While we are sad to see Michelle leave our organization and greatly appreciate all she has done for the credit union, we believe the future is bright with Nicole at the helm, and we are excited to see what the future holds for U S Federal Credit Union and our members.”

Nicole expressed her gratitude and excitement to have been selected for the role, “I am deeply honored to step into the role of President and CEO of U S Federal Credit Union. It is a privilege to serve this remarkable organization, our dedicated members, and the communities that make us who we are.”

D. Hilton Associates Inc. conducted the search for the credit union.