IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO – East Idaho Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection of Chris Cardwell as the credit union’s new Chief Financial Officer effective May 12, 2014.

“Chris brings extensive leadership, risk management and accounting experience to the credit union and we are excited to have him as our CFO and to see what the future holds for our membership,” said Brad Bauges, President/CEO.

Chris has over 17 years’ experience as a Chief Financial Officer. He spent the last thirteen years with Rivermark Community Credit Union, a $570 million dollar credit union in Beaverton, OR and previously served as the Chief Financial Officer at Lacamas Community Credit Union in Camas, WA. Chris was instrumental in implementing strategic growth plans and managing balance sheet risk for the credit union. He worked to increase efficiency and productivity and served as the ALCO Chair, successfully reducing expenses and maximizing profitability. Chris holds a B.A. Accounting degree from Portland State University.

“I am very pleased to bring someone of Chris’s caliber onboard. His knowledge of the financial services marketplace should prove invaluable as we continue our plans to reach out and serve more East Idaho residents,” said Bauges.

About East Idaho Credit Union
East Idaho Credit Union was founded in 1935 under the name Idaho Falls U.S. Government Employees Federal Credit Union. Today, it remains the oldest Credit Union in Eastern Idaho. With its stable member base of government employees, East Idaho Credit Union operates under both a community charter and an expanded charter based on occupation. A solid, well established financial institution, East Idaho Credit Union provides local services to small and under-served communities in Eastern Idaho. East Idaho Credit Union currently operates in Idaho Falls, Shelley, Rexburg, St. Anthony, Dubois, Arco, Challis and Salmon and serves more than 35,000 members. It is operated by the members, for the members, to improve the financial situations of individuals, families, and local businesses. For more information, please visit http://www.eastidahocu.org/.