1st United Credit Union Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

1st United Credit Union has announced the appointment of Steve Stone as their new President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Stone will assume responsibilities beginning April 2, 2018, succeeding Victor Quint, who has announced his retirement.

Mr. Stone is a highly experienced, successful and well-regarded leader. Graduating from University of California, Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, he began his career at 1st United in 1991 and brings with him a vast wealth of knowledge and experience. Stone has led many divisions at the Credit Union, including collections, lending, human resources, audit and compliance and most recently served as Chief Financial Officer.

“Steve has been a valued member of the 1st United team for many years,” said Mr. Howard T. “Bud” Garrigan, Chairman of the Board. “His long tenure, varied experience and demonstrated competence made him a natural choice for the job. The Board of Directors is confident about 1st United’s future.”

Newly appointed President and CEO, Steve Stone commented, “I look forward to continuing 1st United’s momentum of strength and stability, meeting the challenges of rapidly-changing technology and, above all, a focus on serving our members. I am honored by the opportunity and look forward to a seamless transition and the continued success of 1st United.”

About 1st United Credit Union
It doesn’t get simpler, faster and friendlier than 1st United Credit Union. As one of the first credit unions in California, 1st United Credit Union was founded in 1932 and has been thriving in the San Francisco East Bay Area ever since. Membership is available to anyone who lives, works, or attends school in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin, Solano, Stanislaus, or Kings Counties in California. We believe in local, neighborly banking and hope you will too. For more information, visit 1stunitedcu.org.