Westerra Credit Union Names Kirk Leverington as Chief Strategy and Perfromance Officer

Westerra Credit Union announced the promotion of Kirk Leverington to Chief Strategy and Performance Officer. Leverington, who brings two decades of financial experience to his new role, will continue to prioritize member-focused growth while also working to empower Westerra’s internal team.

“I truly believe that, at Westerra, our employees set us apart, and Kirk is the perfect example,” said Todd Marksberry, Westerra’s President and CEO. “His ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and channel the teams’ unique skills and expertise into creative solutions drives meaningful results. His collaborative approach to leadership embodies Westerra’s culture and I personally look forward to seeing him excel in this new role.” 

Since joining the Westerra team in 2025 as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Performance Excellence, Leverington has worked closely with Marksberry and executive leadership to analyze and identify the credit union’s strategic opportunities, priorities and long-term goals. Leverington is a Certified Management Consultant with an MBA from Royal Roads University (Victoria, BC) and previously served as the senior manager of business strategy for Verizon Wireless. He resides in Denver, CO. 

For more information on Westerra’s leadership team, visit www.westerracu.com/about/company/our-leadership.  

About Westerra Credit Union:

Since its founding in 1934 by eight schoolteachers, Westerra Credit Union has remained committed to helping individuals, families, and businesses thrive. With over 100,000 members, nine branches and growing, Westerra has invested over $2.6 million in Metro Denver’s communities, neighborhoods, and schools since 2022. Westerra also has been repeatedly recognized on Newsweek’s “Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions” list and continues to secure a five-star rating from BauerFinancial, ranking it among the country’s best financial institutions. Visit www.westerracu.com or follow Westerra on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X (Twitter). Federally insured by NCUA.