The Woodlands, Texas (November, 2017) – Royal Credit Union, headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has enlisted the Executive Recruiting Services of D. Hilton Associates to search for a Chief Lending Officer to join their team.

Royal Credit Union is seeking a Chief Lending Officer to develop growth strategies and carry out the strategic goals in all facets of lending including consumer loans, commercial loans, indirect loans, and residential mortgages. The ideal candidate will research the latest lending trends along with implementing tactics to maximize loan retention. This individual will lead their team to promote high levels of services by choosing the latest products and services that aligns with the credit union’s vision. Duties include interpreting and implementing lending policies and procedures, conducting market analysis to monitor market activities to produce competitive rates, and maintaining communication between staff and the loan department to ensure all lending efforts are being met in a timely manner. A minimum of five years in a senior management role with experience in commercial, mortgage, and consumer lending is required. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or a related field of study.

About Royal Credit Union
Royal Credit Union (RCU) was organized in 1964 with just 100 Uniroyal employees, and has grown to over 188,000 community members today. With assets of more than $2 billion, RCU is a credit union known for strength and financial security. Headquartered in Eau Claire, WI the credit union has multiple branches throughout Wisconsin as well as the Minneapolis-St. Paul area in Minnesota and is committed to continued expansion in the Twin Cities. It is a member owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative, that is committed to their core purpose “to create a positive impact in the lives we touch.” RCU upholds its fundamental responsibility to actively serve the diverse people in the field of membership through a wide range of products and services. In addition, the credit union is committed to educating members and consumers alike, about credit union uniqueness, philosophy, and values. The Royal Credit Union Foundation awarded over $1 million in scholarships and charitable gifts in 2016 and takes pride in supporting hundreds of national as well as local philanthropic endeavors through donations, event sponsorships, and participation in fundraising activities.

About D. Hilton Associates, Inc.
D. Hilton Associates, Inc. is one of the most recognized credit union consulting firms in the country. Our major practice areas are Executive Recruiting, Compensation Services, Retention & Retirement, Strategic Services, and Board Leadership. To date, D. Hilton has conducted over 3,000 successful searches for credit unions nationwide and has been employed by 95% of the largest credit unions in the country to fill senior executive management positions. For more information, please visit our website at www.dhilton.com.