Altier CU Names New CEO

Altier CU Names New CEO
September 12, 2016 Marketing GrafWebCUSO

David Skilton was named president/CEO of the $185 million Altier Credit Union in Tempe, Ariz., the board of directors announced Friday.

On Oct. 1, he will succeed Harry Mateer who will retire after 15 years with the credit union and nine years as president/CEO.

With more than 20 years of senior executive experience in the credit union industry, Skilton joined Altier as senior vice president/chief financial officer in 2008.

In its prepared statement, the credit union credited Skilton with implementing a net worth recovery strategy that helped Altier successfully navigate through the Great Recession hardships.

“I want to accelerate our pace of progress, however, it’s essential that we remain focused on the diverse needs of multiple generations of people as we build upon that legacy,” Skilton said.

Before joining Altier CU, Skilton served as CFO for the $248 million Central Willamette Community Credit Union in Albany, Ore. He also worked as a field manager for the Texas Credit Union Department.

Founded nearly 70 years ago by eight employees of the Salt River Valley Water Users Association, Altier operates five branches and serves 18,404 members.