Verve Selects Mitch Kime as Chief Growth Officer
Verve, A Credit Union has selected Mitch Kime as its new Chief Growth Officer.
“Verve is thrilled to announce Mitch Kime as our new Chief Growth Officer. With his visionary leadership and strategic expertise, we are poised for new growth and innovation,” says Kevin Ralofsky, President & CEO. “Mitch's dynamic approach will drive transformative initiatives to reignite our brand and product offerings, enhance member experiences and help to propel Verve to new heights.”
Kime brings 30 years of diverse experience as a financial executive across sales, marketing, operations, credit risk, and product line leadership to his new role. Prior to joining Verve, he held various executive positions at KeyBank. Kime also previously served in senior-level roles at Capital One, PNC and National City Bank.
“I am honored to be joining Verve, A Credit Union. As Chief Growth Officer, I am thrilled to embark on this journey of driving innovation and expansion for Verve,” says Kime. “With a focus on fostering sustainable growth and seizing new opportunities, I look forward to collaborating with our talented team to elevate our impact in the markets we serve and deliver value to our members.”
In addition to his expertise in strategy development, operational execution, risk management, and delivering continuous improvement, Kime is passionate about employee engagement, consumer experience, and helping teammates and members thrive.
The executive recruitment process, facilitated by DDJ Myers, has been instrumental in identifying the best candidate for the Chief Growth Officer role. "I’m incredibly grateful to DDJ Myers for their exceptional support throughout the recruitment process. Their responsiveness, professionalism, and dedication ensured a seamless experience, ultimately leading to my placement,” says Kime. “Their commitment to finding the best fit for both candidates and companies sets them apart, and I look forward to continuing our partnership in the future.”
Kime earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Siena Heights University and is a Graduate of the CBA Graduate School of Retail Bank Management. He and his wife Stacy have four children and three young grandchildren. Kime enjoys animals, hiking and biking, reading, and traveling.
Kime was placed by DDJ Myers.