The Woodlands, Texas (July 23, 2014) – The Executive Recruiting team at D. Hilton Associates, Inc. has been chosen to assist Achieva Credit Union in their search to fill the position of Chief Compliance Officer.

Under the direction of Janice Shisler, Senior Vice President of Recruiting, the team at D. Hilton will conduct an extensive nationwide search for the position. The D. Hilton team will present only the most qualified, select candidates for the position by looking to a variety of resources both within the credit union industry, as well as complementary professions. To date, D. Hilton has conducted successful searches for credit unions nationwide and has been employed by 95% of the largest CUs in the country to fill executive management positions.

Achieva Credit Union was founded in 1937 with $99.25 to serve seven teachers in Pinellas County. By 1985, Achieva Credit Union expanded its member base beyond teachers and became community chartered to serve all of Pinellas County. In 2009, Achieva Credit Union merged with Sarasota Coastal Credit Union and gained five more branch locations, growing their membership to over 150 coastal miles and seven Florida counties. Today, Achieva Credit Union has over 112,000 members, over 290 employees, and assets exceeding $1 billion. At Achieva Credit Union, the Board of Directors is made up solely of Achieva members, all unpaid volunteers, who help guide the Credit Union’s interests to match the best interests of their fellow members. With no outside stockholders to pay, Achieva Credit Union can keep loan rates, savings rates, and fees competitive. The selected executive will be responsible for staying up to date
concerning regulatory requirements and ensuring all member disclosures and marketing materials meet business objectives, while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

About D. Hilton Associates, Inc.

D. Hilton Associates, Inc. is one of the most recognized credit union consulting firms in the country with more than 29 years of experience. To date, D. Hilton has provided credit union consulting services to nearly 2,700 credit unions nationwide, with assets ranging from $50 million to more than $15 billion. Our major practice areas are Executive Recruiting, Compensation, Retention & Retirement, and Strategic Services. For more information, please visit our website at www.dhilton.com.
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