Community First Credit Union announces new President / Chief Executive Officer
SANTA ROSA, CA (May 28, 2021) — Community First Credit Union has selected Scott Johnson to be their next President/ Chief Executive Officer, following a nationwide search.
Johnson is joining Community First from Unify Financial Credit Union, where he was the Executive Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Strategy Officer. Mr. Johnson was also the Chief Executive Officer of Unify Insurance Solutions. During his almost ten years at Unify, Scott oversaw all lending functions, was responsible for all card programs and services, and was a key member of the senior management team. Before joining Unify, Scott was the Chief Technology Officer at Pacific Life Insurance Company, where he oversaw technology management for over 15 corporate departments and developing annual technology plans for a multi-billion-dollar company. Johnson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Hobart & William Smith Colleges and a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of California.
“This opportunity at Community First Credit Union is the next step in my career and I am so excited to begin working with The Board of Directors and the multi-talented staff that work at Community First,” said Johnson.
Scott Johnson
About Community First Credit Union (CA)
Community First Credit Union, founded in 1959, is a full-service credit union that makes a concerted effort to not behave like a big bank. Originally created by seven local teachers in need of home loans, the credit union is now home to over $621 million in assets and serves more than 60,000 Members across Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, and Sonoma counties. Community First prides itself on community service and diversity, going above and beyond in both areas. In 2019, CFCU employees volunteered over 2,668 hours of personal time to support local schools and organizations. As a CDFI and Inclusiv credit union, Community First is the only locally based bank or credit union to have been acknowledged to proactively serve people of color, as well as hiring from within and locally in an effort to maintain a diverse staff. To learn more, visit https://www.comfirstcu.org/.
