IRVINE, California, November 3, 2017 – McDermott & Bull, one of the largest executive search firms within the Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Recruiters list, as well as one of Forbes’ Best Executive Recruiting Firms, has been retained by Evangelical Christian Credit Union (ECCU) to lead their search for a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).

This executive recruiting engagement is being conducted by Brandon Biegenzahn, President of McDermott & Bull and Financial Institutions Practice Co-Chair; Bill Brewer, Principal Consultant; and Chris Pring, Recruiting Associate at McDermott & Bull.

This newly appointed Chief Marketing Officer will be charged with building out a cohesive and synergistic marketing and business development organization.  ECCU is seeking to develop a clear, intelligent, and easy to understand brand.  The CMO will drive the brand through the development of market driven products and services, as well as leverage market data to determine the products and services the market is seeking.  These products will be developed with input from member focus groups, representing member communities.  Additionally, the CMO will be tasked with cultivating strategic partnerships to further drive product development.  ECCU will seek likeminded (strategy fit), mission-minded (values fit) organizations that provide complimentary products and services as partners in delivering value to its members.

About ECCU

ECCU is more than a credit union, and more than a financial institution, instead it seeks to live out its faith through its employees, modeling God’s love through their service.  With a storied history dating back more than 50 years, ECCU has grown to become the leading banking resource for ministries across the United States, serving more than 1,800 Christian schools, Churches and other evangelical ministries.  Moreover, ECCU serves missionaries in more than 100 countries.  With nearly $1 billion in total assets, ECCU delivers its services through an efficient capital structure with no branches enabling it to return its earnings to its members through higher returns on savings, lower interest rates on loans, and free services.

About McDermott & Bull

McDermott & Bull is an executive search firm that partners with leading companies to identify and recruit leaders for permanent and interim roles.  All of the practice leaders within the firm’s retained Executive Search business have deep executive experience and are uniquely positioned to address the dynamic leadership demands of public and private companies across nearly every industry.  McDermott & Bull’s Interim Leaders team is equipped to service the needs of its clients by placing senior-level executives into temporary roles during critical periods.  The firm’s Executive Network program provides valuable resources for and offers opportunities to build meaningful relationships with thousands of C-Suite and VP-level executives throughout the country.  The formation of McDermott & Bull Europe gives the firm access to international insights and expertise and makes McDermott & Bull a true global player.

IRVINE, California, November 2, 2017 – McDermott & Bull, one of the largest executive search firms within the Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Recruiters list, as well as one of Forbes’ Best Executive Recruiting Firms, is pleased to announce the successful appointment of Rob Tupper in a senior purchasing role.

This executive recruiting engagement was conducted by Chris Bull, Managing Partner; Rob Gross, Associate Principal Consultant; and Brittany Rausch, Recruiting Associate at McDermott & Bull.  According to Bull, “Rob has the leadership background, as well as the technical knowledge, to make large strides when it comes to the procurement process.  We are excited to see the impact he’ll make at E.B. Bradley.”

Tupper started his career in logistics at Helen’s Foods before joining Conagra Foods as a Materials Manager, responsible for directing all functions of purchasing, planning, and inventory departments within the plant.  Most recently, Tupper was Director of Procurement at Safariland, where he managed fifteen distribution centers across the US, handled vendor/supplier relationships, and was responsible for the daily movement of goods between facilities.

Tupper received a Bachelor’s degree from California State University, Fullerton and an MBA from Colorado State University.

About E.B. Bradley

Founded in 1929 by Earl Bertrand “E.B.” Bradley, E.B. Bradley began as a wholesale distributor of store fixtures and specialty hardware such as drawer slides, hinges, and Knape & Vogt shelving.  They continued to grow into the San Francisco Bay Area and Pacific Northwest, and then added Wilsonart Laminate to the product mix.  E.B.’s son Robert Sr. took the reins in the early 70s and another season of growth began.  Their footprint expanded up into Portland, and down to San Diego adding premium hardware lines: Blum, Accuride, and Rev-A-Shelf.  Robert Bradley Jr. succeeded his father in 1985 and continued to advance the business by beginning cold press lamination with sister company, West Coast Laminating.  In 2010, Don Lorey was appointed as President and CEO; a first outside the Bradley family.  Expansion with products like Cleaf and made-to-order doors, and new locations in CA, AZ, and NV help keep E.B. Bradley Co. as “Your First Choice in Quality and Service.”

In 2014, the E.B. Bradley Company was acquired by PSP Capital Partners, LLC (“PSP Capital”).  PSP Capital Partners, LLC is a Chicago-based private investment firm founded by Penny Pritzker, who recently served as the United States Secretary of Commerce.  PSP Capital takes a long-term, fundamental approach to investing with partners who share its core values of integrity, discretion and candor.

About McDermott & Bull

McDermott & Bull is an executive search firm that partners with leading companies to identify and recruit leaders for permanent and interim roles.  All of the practice leaders within the firm’s retained Executive Search business have deep executive experience and are uniquely positioned to address the dynamic leadership demands of public and private companies across nearly every industry.  McDermott & Bull’s Interim Leaders team is equipped to service the needs of its clients by placing senior-level executives into temporary roles during critical periods.  The firm’s Executive Network program provides valuable resources for and offers opportunities to build meaningful relationships with thousands of C-Suite and VP-level executives throughout the country.  The formation of McDermott & Bull Europe gives the firm access to international insights and expertise and makes McDermott & Bull a true global player.

IRVINE, California, October 18, 2017 – McDermott & Bull, one of the largest executive search firms within the Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Recruiters List, as well as one of Forbes’ Best Executive Recruiting Firms, is pleased to announce the appointment of Galit Shokrian as Principal Consultant.  Shokrian, based in Los Angeles, will join the firm’s growing Real Estate and Retail Practices.

“Galit is a strategic and creative executive who has been a source of forward-thinking growth solutions for the companies she serves.  We are thrilled to have someone with Galit’s leadership and industry expertise join our firm and strengthen our presence in Los Angeles,” said Rod McDermott, CEO and Co-Founder of McDermott & Bull.

Shokrian brings 25 years of real estate and retail industry experience to McDermott & Bull.  Most recently, she had her own consulting firm, GS Wave, where she advised some of the largest investors and managers of retail and real estate companies, such as Westfield.  Her expertise in building in-house teams across various verticals allowed her to become a strong resource for companies in growth mode.

From 2007 to 2015, Shokrian was Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Caruso where she built and led the first in-house marketing and communications team for the company.  Rick Caruso is one of the largest commercial real estate developers in the U.S., with a diverse portfolio of retail and mixed-use luxury residential properties that attract tens of millions of guests each year.  Two of its properties, The Grove and The Americana at Brand shopping centers, are among the top 15 most productive shopping centers in the world.  While at Caruso, Shokrian served as Chair of the Marketing Committee and sat on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors for the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board.

Prior to Caruso, Shokrian spent 15 years in various executive positions at KB Home, a publicly traded national homebuilder.  She built and led several different teams during her time with the company.  As Vice President of Marketing, Shokrian helped create and manage KB Agency, the internal marketing and advertising arm of KB Home, and she was responsible for the creation and execution of all large-scale, national marketing partnerships and licensing agreements for the company.  She inked the largest and first-of-its-kind industry partnership with the Walt Disney Company, allowing homebuyers to custom order Disney character designed rooms for their newly constructed KB Homes.

“In my work growing and developing the firm, I review hundreds of executive profiles each week,” said Le Anne Harper, Chief Talent Officer at McDermott & Bull.  “I found Galit’s background instantly compelling.  Her deep and broad experience across a number of verticals within the real estate industry creates exciting new opportunities for all of us.  Her collaborative and consultative style will make her a great strategic advisor to her clients.”

“The McDermott & Bull client management approach and world-class recruiting methodology impressed me,” said Shokrian.  “It will allow me to be a resource and thought partner to senior leadership teams looking for positive changes in their organizations.  We help solve their most critical, high-impact executive talent problems.”

Shokrian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from California State University, Northridge. She resides in Los Angeles with her husband and children.

About McDermott & Bull

McDermott & Bull is an executive search firm that partners with leading companies to identify and recruit leaders for permanent and interim roles.  All of the practice leaders within the firm’s retained Executive Search business have deep executive experience and are uniquely positioned to address the dynamic leadership demands of public and private companies across nearly every industry.  McDermott & Bull’s Interim Leaders team is equipped to service the needs of its clients by placing senior-level executives into temporary roles during critical periods.  The firm’s Executive Network program provides valuable resources for and offers opportunities to build meaningful relationships with thousands of C-Suite and VP-level executives throughout the country.  The formation of McDermott & Bull Europe gives the firm access to international insights and expertise and makes McDermott & Bull a true global player.

IRVINE, California, October 10, 2017 – McDermott & Bull, one of the largest executive search firms within the Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Recruiters list, as well as one of Forbes’ Best Executive Recruiting Firms, is pleased to announce the successful appointment of the Chief Executive Officer at a private equity-backed, contract manufacturing company located in Southern California.

This executive recruiting engagement was conducted by Chris Bull, Managing Partner; Craig Lipus, Partner; Garrett Lipus, Principal Consultant; Rob Gross, Associate Principal Consultant; and Brittany Rausch, Recruiting Associate at McDermott & Bull.  “We liked that our candidate has such great depth in the industry and is a true utility player.  The combination of his entrepreneurial mindset, cross-functional experience, market knowledge, and the experience he has gained with private equity-sponsored businesses, will serve him well moving forward with this company,” said Chris Bull.  Craig Lipus added, “We are pleased to again work with our private equity partner and the Board on this search to bring our candidate to their operating company as CEO.”

About McDermott & Bull

McDermott & Bull is an executive search firm that partners with leading companies to identify and recruit leaders for permanent and interim roles.  All of the practice leaders within the firm’s retained Executive Search business have deep executive experience and are uniquely positioned to address the dynamic leadership demands of public and private companies across nearly every industry.  McDermott & Bull’s Interim Leaders team is equipped to service the needs of its clients by placing senior-level executives into temporary roles during critical periods.  The firm’s Executive Network program provides valuable resources for and offers opportunities to build meaningful relationships with thousands of C-Suite and VP-level executives throughout the country.  The formation of McDermott & Bull Europe gives the firm access to international insights and expertise and makes McDermott & Bull a true global player.

IRVINE, California, October 6, 2017 – McDermott & Bull, one of the largest executive search firms within the Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Recruiters list, as well as one of Forbes’ Best Executive Recruiting Firms, is pleased to announce the successful appointment of Joseph Harrison as Vice President, Compliance Officer with Golden 1 Credit Union, the leading credit union in California.

This executive recruiting engagement was conducted by Brandon Biegenzahn, President of McDermott & Bull and Financial Institutions Practice Co-Chair; Michelle Davis, Associate Principal Consultant; and Laurie Henderson, Recruiting Consultant at McDermott & Bull.  According to Biegenzahn, “Joe is the ideal candidate for Golden 1 with the credit union’s increased regulatory scrutiny over the $10 billion threshold.  He is a combination of compliance technician, and big picture thinker and leader.  He is joining the institution at a really exciting time.”

Harrison began his career in compliance at Stewart Title as an auditor, later joining West Coast Bank as an internal audit officer.  In this role, he led internal audits across a number of different functions, including operations, IT, regulatory, and finance.  Following the acquisition of West Coast Bank by Columbia Bank, Harrison joined First Tech Federal Credit Union.  He last served as First Tech’s Vice President of Compliance, leading the compliance function.

Harrison received his degree in Business Administration from Stephen F. Austin State University.

About Golden 1 Credit Union

With more than $11 billion in assets, Golden 1 Credit Union is the leading credit union in California, and the sixth largest credit union in the United States.  Golden 1 Credit Union delivers financial solutions with value, convenience, and exceptional service.  As a dynamic and trusted leader, Golden 1 is committed to enhancing the financial well-being of its members and diverse communities.  Golden 1 has more than 860,000 members and 1,600 employees.

About McDermott & Bull

McDermott & Bull is an executive search firm that partners with leading companies to identify and recruit leaders for permanent and interim roles.  All of the practice leaders within the firm’s retained Executive Search business have deep executive experience and are uniquely positioned to address the dynamic leadership demands of public and private companies across nearly every industry.  McDermott & Bull’s Interim Leaders team is equipped to service the needs of its clients by placing senior-level executives into temporary roles during critical periods.  The firm’s Executive Network program provides valuable resources for and offers opportunities to build meaningful relationships with thousands of C-Suite and VP-level executives throughout the country.  The formation of McDermott & Bull Europe gives the firm access to international insights and expertise and makes McDermott & Bull a true global player.

IRVINE, California, October 3, 2017 – McDermott & Bull, one of the largest executive search firms within the Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Recruiters list, as well as one of Forbes’ Best Executive Recruiting Firms, is pleased to announce the successful appointment of Robert Reed as EVP, Chief Retail Banking Officer with Technology Credit Union (Tech CU), a credit union serving more than 80,000 members throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

This executive recruiting engagement was conducted by Brandon Biegenzahn, President of McDermott & Bull and Financial Institutions Practice Co-Chair, and Michelle Davis, Associate Principal Consultant at McDermott & Bull.  According to Biegenzahn, “Robert brings big bank institutionalism, as well as a commitment to community-centric banking.  He is a retail banking expert who has operated in myriad capacities throughout his career, giving him the holistic perspective Tech CU was seeking to head their retail strategy.”

Reed has amassed a nearly 30-year track record of success in consumer and business banking, marketing, and private banking with three institutions – Bank of America, Arrowhead Credit Union, and Simplicity Bank.  Most recently, he served as the Chief Retail Banking Officer for Simplicity Bank, where he oversaw all points of entry from a customer standpoint, including nine retail branches, a call center, ATM, and back-office operations.  Reed was part of the executive team at Simplicity which led the extremely successful sale to HomeStreet Bank.

Reed earned a Bachelor of Science, Organizational Management degree from the University of La Verne and is a certified Six Sigma Greenbelt.

About Technology Credit Union

Tech CU (www.techcu.com) is a $2 billion+ credit union serving more than 80,000 members throughout the San Francisco Bay Area — including employees of such companies as Tesla, eBay, Applied Materials, Nvidia and Facebook. A federally insured, not-for-profit organization, we put the financial interests of our members ahead of shareholder profit by helping members achieve their financial goals on their terms and by sharing the benefits of our growth. Founded in 1960 by a group of forward-thinking employees at Fairchild Semiconductor, today we continue to be an industry leader, providing innovative financial products for all stages of our members’ lives, including personal banking, wealth management, private banking, commercial lending and business banking. Tech CU consistently achieves high marks for its customer satisfaction and maintains a 5-star rating from Bauer Financial, the nation’s largest independent rating service for financial institutions. And, with mobile and online banking, 65,000+ surcharge-free ATMs worldwide (more than Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo combined) and convenient branch access to our financial experts, Tech CU makes 24/7 banking easy and empowering.

About McDermott & Bull

McDermott & Bull is an executive search firm that partners with leading companies to identify and recruit leaders for permanent and interim roles.  All of the practice leaders within the firm’s retained Executive Search business have deep executive experience and are uniquely positioned to address the dynamic leadership demands of public and private companies across nearly every industry.  McDermott & Bull’s Interim Leaders team is equipped to service the needs of its clients by placing senior-level executives into temporary roles during critical periods.  The firm’s Executive Network program provides valuable resources for and offers opportunities to build meaningful relationships with thousands of C-Suite and VP-level executives throughout the country.  The formation of McDermott & Bull Europe gives the firm access to international insights and expertise and makes McDermott & Bull a true global player.

IRVINE, California, August 24, 2017 – McDermott & Bull, one of the largest executive search firms within the Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Recruiters list, as well as one of Forbes’ Best Executive Recruiting Firms, has been retained by Evans Manufacturing to lead their search for a Vice President of Supply Chain.

This executive recruiting engagement is being conducted by The fit Practice at McDermott & Bull, which includes Jeff Black, Partner; Jason Pinegar, Associate Principal Consultant; Trey Mullen, Associate Consultant; and Kelly Nguyen, Executive Search Associate; as well as Sara Acosta, Recruiting Associate.

This is an ideal opportunity for a successful Supply Chain leader who is looking for the chance to run a growing organization with excellent products and competitive advantage in the market place.  This is a role for a leader with an entrepreneurial spirit, who enjoys working in a lean, nimble environment, and being able to have an enormous impact on the direction of an organization.  Reporting to the CEO, the Vice President of Supply Chain position requires a talented, driven, experienced, professional supply chain leader who can support the operations team and work closely with management across all key operations as a business partner.

Based at headquarters, this highly visible role will be responsible for leading the Supply Chain – Procurement, Production Scheduling; Inventory Management; Capacity Planning and Logistics (excludes manufacturing operations) for the Company.  The role will include direct reports in the US and Mexico in the Materials, Procurement, Facilities, Planning and Distribution functions.  The Vice President of Supply Chain will interact with executives, managers and employees at all levels.  The ideal candidate will bring confidence backed by ability, a hands-on approach, a strong sense of ownership and purpose, as well as abundant passion for their work.  The Vice President of Supply Chain will be an executive who is extremely comfortable rolling up their sleeves to get the job done as well as able to effectively lead a team and develop them to increase overall team and organizational performance.

About Evans Manufacturing

Founded in 1983, Evans is proud to offer their customers a broad array of high value promotional products delivered with consistency and reliability that become the gifts that leave a lasting positive impression. Alan Vaught, CEO, has grown Evans into an influential industry supplier. The company has also led the way in the market toward paperless operations and just-in-time manufacturing processes. Under his leadership, Evans has maintained a strong reputation in the industry for its innovative approaches and with distributors, winning multiple awards, including recent and continued recognition within the Counselor’s Distributor Choice Awards for 2016.

About The fit Practice

We’re the fit experts.  We believe creating relationships that truly fit makes a powerful difference in our world.  We love placing top leadership and have developed a comprehensive approach to executive search that provides optimal outcomes by ensuring functional, cultural and personal fit.  Click HERE to learn more.

About McDermott & Bull

McDermott & Bull is a retained search firm that partners with leading companies to identify and recruit leaders for permanent and interim roles.  All of the practice leaders within the firm’s Executive Search business have deep executive experience and are uniquely positioned to address the dynamic leadership demands of public and private companies across nearly every industry.  McDermott & Bull’s Interim Leaders team is equipped to service the needs of its clients by placing senior-level executives into temporary roles during critical periods.  The firm’s Executive Network program provides valuable resources for and offers opportunities to build meaningful relationships with thousands of C-Suite and VP-level executives throughout the country.  The formation of McDermott & Bull Europe, which stemmed from the acquisition of Interconsultants Executive Search, gives the firm access to international insights and expertise and makes McDermott & Bull a true global player.

IRVINE, California, August 8, 2017 – McDermott & Bull, one of the largest executive search firms within the Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Recruiters list, as well as one of Forbes’ Best Executive Recruiting Firms, is pleased to announce the successful appointment of Bill Anderson as Vice President of Engineering with Ameda.

This executive recruiting engagement was conducted by Craig Lipus, Partner, Healthcare Practice; Garrett Lipus, Principal Consultant, Healthcare Practice; and Tara Steven, Senior Recruiting Associate at McDermott & Bull.  According to Craig Lipus, “Bill brings a wealth of experience and success in various companies driving product development, business development, and technical expertise.  He is a classically trained professional with entrepreneurial and private equity experience, and will truly enhance an already strong executive team at Ameda.”

Anderson started his career with Baxter, spending seventeen years in various engineering and product development positions before joining Excelsior as Vice President of Business Development and New Products.  In this role, he was tasked with building a team from scratch and redesigning the syringe technology platform, both of which he did successfully.  Anderson last served as Vice President of Business Development, International & Pump Division, before helping to sell the business to Medline and ICU Medical.

Anderson earned a Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Illinois and a Master’s degree from Northwestern University.

About Ameda

For 75 years, Ameda is committed to healthy beginnings for Moms and Babies.  Centered on Mom’s unique journey, Ameda wants every Mom and Baby to have the best possible start in life, and they believe breast milk is the best start for a Mom’s newborn child.  Through products that fit seamlessly with Mom’s life, they support her with kind, steady guidance, – in the hospital, at home, at work, or wherever she might be.  Their roots are in the hospital, and through a lifetime of conversations, research, and experience, Ameda strives to provide Healthcare Professionals with the products, tools, and information they need to better serve Mom and Baby.

About McDermott & Bull

McDermott & Bull is a retained search firm that partners with leading companies to identify and recruit leaders for permanent and interim roles.  All of the practice leaders within the firm’s Executive Search business have deep executive experience and are uniquely positioned to address the dynamic leadership demands of public and private companies across nearly every industry.  McDermott & Bull’s Interim Leaders team is equipped to service the needs of its clients by placing senior-level executives into temporary roles during critical periods.  The firm’s Executive Network program provides valuable resources for and offers opportunities to build meaningful relationships with thousands of C-Suite and VP-level executives throughout the country.  The formation of McDermott & Bull Europe, which stemmed from the acquisition of Interconsultants Executive Search, gives the firm access to international insights and expertise and makes McDermott & Bull a true global player.

IRVINE, California, August 4, 2017 – McDermott & Bull, one of the largest executive search firms within the Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Recruiters list, as well as one of Forbes’ Best Executive Recruiting Firms, is pleased to announce the successful appointment of David Bartlett as Chief Technology Officer with Panasonic Avionics Corporation, the world’s leading supplier of inflight entertainment and communications systems.

This executive recruiting engagement was conducted by Rod McDermott, CEO & Co-Founder; Craig Sabina, Principal Consultant; Jared Moriarty, Associate Principal Consultant; and Amanda Lange, Recruiting Associate at McDermott & Bull.  According to McDermott, “Panasonic has been dominating the IFE market for many years, and is now preparing for a new wave of innovation as the industry continues to evolve.  As CTO, David will become one of the key figures in the organization and will take the lead in developing Panasonic’s technological roadmap.  His storied career has shaped him into the perfect fit for Panasonic’s culture and vision, and we are honored to have helped him find his way into the CTO seat.”

Bartlett has led cutting-edge organizations in the IT and Aerospace industries, receiving notoriety for being a visionary and a builder.  He served as an executive at IBM for almost two decades, and became known as “The Building Whisperer” in the Silicon Valley community when he spearheaded IBM’s Smart Buildings initiative.  Bartlett later served as CTO of GE Aviation, where he focused on building intelligent aircraft and airports.  Most recently, he was CTO and Global SVP of R&D at Current by GE.

Bartlett earned a Bachelor’s degree from State University of New York College at Potsdam, and Master’s degrees from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, The George Washington University, and UNC Chapel Hill.

About Panasonic Avionics Corporation

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is the world’s leading supplier of inflight entertainment and communications systems.  Over the past 35 years, the company has built a legacy of being the first to bring new technology to the industry in areas such as cabin innovation, integration, and communications solutions.  With over 275 airline customers and annual revenue of over $3 billion, Panasonic Avionics Corp. is one of the most successful subsidiaries of its parent company, Panasonic Corporation.

About McDermott & Bull

McDermott & Bull is a retained search firm that partners with leading companies to identify and recruit leaders for permanent and interim roles.  All of the practice leaders within the firm’s Executive Search business have deep executive experience and are uniquely positioned to address the dynamic leadership demands of public and private companies across nearly every industry.  McDermott & Bull’s Interim Leaders team is equipped to service the needs of its clients by placing senior-level executives into temporary roles during critical periods.  The firm’s Executive Network program provides valuable resources for and offers opportunities to build meaningful relationships with thousands of C-Suite and VP-level executives throughout the country.  The formation of McDermott & Bull Europe, which stemmed from the acquisition of Interconsultants Executive Search, gives the firm access to international insights and expertise and makes McDermott & Bull a true global player.

IRVINE, California, July 26, 2017 – McDermott & Bull, one of the largest executive search firms within the Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Recruiters list, as well as one of Forbes’ Best Executive Recruiting Firms, is pleased to announce the successful appointment of Eric Wilson as Chief Information Officer with SAFE Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions in California.

This executive recruiting engagement was conducted by Brandon Biegenzahn, Co-Chair of the Financial Institutions Practice; Michelle Davis, Associate Principal Consultant; and Shree Thakarar, Senior Recruiting Associate at McDermott & Bull.  According to Biegenzahn, “Eric brings a track record of success as a technology leader from a high performing financial institution.  Moreover, he offers diversity of thought, as he previously led the IT function outside of the financial services sector.  His strategic skillset, coupled with his all-around likeability, make him the ideal candidate for SAFE Credit Union.”

Wilson last served as Chief Technology Officer at Rabobank N.A., managing a team that oversaw bank-wide Applications, Networking, Field Services, and Helpdesk Operations.  Prior to joining Rabobank, he was Chief Technology Officer at FusionStorm and Chief Information Officer at Raley’s Family of Fine Stores.

Wilson earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Guelph.

About SAFE Credit Union

SAFE Credit Union has served its members with integrity, exceptional service, innovative products, and progressive technology since 1940.  Beginning with 10 employees of the Sacramento Air Force Depot, today, SAFE Credit Union provides a full range of financial solutions for consumers and small businesses through 21 service centers across the Greater Sacramento region, over 30,000 Co-op ATMs nationwide, and a mortgage lending office serving Contra Costa County.  With more than $2.54 billion in assets and over 200,000 members, SAFE Credit Union is one of the largest credit unions in California, and one of the 100 largest in the country.

About McDermott & Bull

McDermott & Bull is a retained search firm that partners with leading companies to identify and recruit leaders for permanent and interim roles.  All of the practice leaders within the firm’s Executive Search business have deep executive experience and are uniquely positioned to address the dynamic leadership demands of public and private companies across nearly every industry.  McDermott & Bull’s Interim Leaders team is equipped to service the needs of its clients by placing senior-level executives into temporary roles during critical periods.  The firm’s Executive Network program provides valuable resources for and offers opportunities to build meaningful relationships with thousands of C-Suite and VP-level executives throughout the country.  The formation of McDermott & Bull Europe, which stemmed from the acquisition of Interconsultants Executive Search, gives the firm access to international insights and expertise and makes McDermott & Bull a true global player.