Silver State Schools Credit Union has selected Chris Dickman to serve as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
“We are thrilled to welcome Chris to the team. His deep industry expertise and forward-thinking, servant-leader mindset will help Silver State Schools ensure our team is performing at its highest potential and delivering more value for our members through innovative solutions,” says Scott Arkills, President/CEO of Silver State Schools Credit Union.
An experienced financial services executive, Dickman most recently served as Chief Financial Officer for Tidemark Federal Credit Union in Delaware. He has also held various senior level positions at Carolinas Telco Federal Credit Union, the financial services group of Cherry Bekaert & Holland, and Wachovia Bank. In addition, Dickman began his career as an auditor and spent several years with PricewaterhouseCoopers.
“I am honored to join Silver State Schools Credit Union and contribute to its mission of providing exceptional financial services with care and integrity,” says Dickman. “I look forward to working with the leadership team to advance our strategic goals and support the financial well-being of our members.”
A life-long learner, Dickman earned both his Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Wheeling Jesuit University. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems from West Liberty State College and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
“We are grateful for the outstanding partnership and support from DDJ Myers throughout this process. Their professionalism, insight, and genuine commitment made the experience seamless for both the credit union and the candidate,” says Arkills. “It’s clear they truly care about aligning people with organizations where they can make a meaningful impact.”
Outside of work, Dickman enjoys staying active through recreational softball, basketball, pickleball, and spending time outdoors. Family is especially important to him – with two wonderful daughters and seven amazing grandchildren who live in South Carolina, who remain his greatest joy and inspiration.
He was placed by DDJ Myers.