SEATTLE-— Verity Credit Union has named Weatherli Holt as CFO.
“This appointment demonstrates Verity’s Commitment to building a diverse team that sets the standard for inclusive, socially responsible, and community-centered banking,” the credit union said.
Holt brings more than 23 years of financial industry experience to Verity’s executive leadership team, including 11 years as a credit union CFO. Leveraging her dynamic leadership style, she will oversee Verity’s financial strategy, investments and asset management, and technology and process optimization.
Verity added that her deep CFO expertise positions her to drive sustainable long-term profitability while building efficient processes that enhance team performance and create environments where success thrives.
”We’re honored to welcome Weatherli. Her appointment is an intentional building block for our organization,” Ziquora Banks, Chief Impact Strategy Officer at Verity Credit Union, said in a statement. “Her wealth of knowledge in creating efficient processes while driving credit union profitability and success will support our long-term mission to expand our impact and reach new members and communities.”
Cultivating a highly engaged and experienced team allows Verity to ensure internal credit union operations are effective, enabling it to best serve its members. “Weatherli is a strong addition to the organization,” CEO Tonita Webb said in a sattement. “We’re building an executive team with the skills and strategic leadership abilities to support furthering our vision to dismantle systemic barriers to wealth creation and meaningfully reduce the generational wealth gap through accessible, equitable financial service offerings.”
As CFO, Holt will focus on initiating collaborative dialogue to ensure the correct filing of reports, performing risk modeling and managing key functions, including the balance sheet, investment portfolio and budget.
“I’m thrilled to join Verity, aligning my professional expertise with my passion for value-driven banking,” said Holt. “I look forward to supporting the organization in its mission and culture, ensuring our internal processes are streamlined to pave the way for Verity to continue positively impacting the communities it serves.”
Holt joins a dynamic and diverse executive leadership team, including Tonita Webb, Verity’s CEO; Ziquora Banks, Chief Impact Strategy Officer; Paul Barenfus, Chief Lending Officer; Toonayya Allen, Chief Information Officer; Alma Granic, Chief Risk Officer; and Josh Sidell, Chief Experience Officer.
