ONTARIO, Calif./LAS VEGAS/SALT LAKE CITY– California’s Credit Unions, Nevada’s Credit Unions, and Utah’s Credit Unions have all announced their leadership transition plans as the current president and CEO of all three organizations, Scott Simpson, is leaving to become president and CEO of America’s Credit Unions in early November.
All three organizations reaffirmed their commitment to the Fuel Solutions model, which provides common services to all three trade associations.
“To ensure a smooth and thoughtful transition, the Boards of each League have formed search committees to guide the process of identifying successors,” the organizations said in a statement. “The committees will each take a deliberate and thorough approach in selecting a leader who can build on the organization’s momentum and position credit unions for continued success.”
Nevada: ‘Not Slow Progress’
“Our members can be confident that this transition will not slow the progress we’ve made together,” Scott Arkills, chair of Nevada’s Credit Unions and president and CEO of Silver State Schools Credit Union, said in a statement. “The Fuel Solutions model ensures that Nevada credit unions remain a strong, unified voice while also preserving the ability to focus on local priorities. We are committed to finding a leader who will build on this momentum and continue advancing opportunities for our members and communities.”
Utah: ‘Pivotal Moment’
“This is a pivotal moment for our association, and we are proud to move forward with both stability and purpose,” Tammy Phillips, chair of Utah’s Credit Unions and president of Varex Federal Credit Union, said in a statement. “Our collaboration across states gives us the scale and strength to influence important issues, while our local focus ensures Utah credit unions remain deeply connected to the people we serve. Our search process will be intentional, and we are confident our next leader will carry our vision forward.”
California: ‘Focus Remains’
“Our focus remains on supporting members, advancing California credit union advocacy, and fostering collaboration,” Donna Bland, chair of California’s Credit Unions and president and CEO of Golden 1 Credit Union, said in a statement. “The Fuel Solutions model provides a strong foundation for collective support, ensuring each state’s voice is heard and represented. Together, we remain dedicated to protecting the credit union operating environment while advancing our shared mission of helping credit unions change people’s lives.”
In their statement, the respective league board chairs emphasized that this transition represents not only a change in leadership, but also a reaffirmation of their shared vision for the future. The search committees will provide updates to their respective members as the process moves forward.
