Red Rocks Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection of Darius Wise as President, effective immediately. The $360M Denver-based organization promoted Wise from his role as Executive Vice President; he will continue to serve as COO.
Red Rocks Interim CEO David Brooks said, “As Chief Operating Officer, Darius has built a culture of trust based on relentless care for others. This is what it means to lead in today’s business environment, and I look forward to continuing our work together, to make a difference for our members and our communities.”
Wise began his career with the credit union in 2019 as Chief Impact Officer. Before working in the financial services sector, Darius spent more than 17 years in pastoral ministry and leadership including key executive positions with Denver United Church and CrossPurpose, a nonprofit that seeks to help families in the Denver area escape poverty and pursue their dreams. In addition, he is a Board Member for Denver Institute for Faith & Work and Young Life.
A visionary leader, serial change agent, and national speaker, Wise is in constant pursuit of lifelong learning opportunities. He received a Certificate for Leadership in an Exponentially Changing World from MIT’s Sloan School of Management, pursued a Master’s Degree in Intercultural Leadership from Denver Seminary, and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Morris Brown College in Atlanta.
Chairman Joeri Carty noted, “As a member-owned credit union, we are committed to implementing a strategy that allows us not only to serve the needs of our current membership, but to invest in technologies that will help our organization continue to grow. As the Board has witnessed first-hand, Darius brings thoughtful leadership and commitment to the credit union. His promotion to President acknowledges the real impact he is making in an ever-changing, competitive financial services environment.”
Darius Wise, President, Red Rocks Credit Union