Brian Holst

As general counsel for Elevations Credit Union and its board of directors, Brian leads the credit union’s strategic and tactical legal initiatives that create value for its members.

Brian is a uniquely experienced legal and credit union industry veteran. Prior to joining Elevations in 2017, Brian was a partner at Holst, Boettcher & Tehrani LLP, and was engaged in the private practice of law in Colorado for more than 30 years. Brian’s legal practice has focused on credit union representation, which has allowed him to develop expertise in the industry, advising and representing many credit unions in Colorado and around the country in matters pertaining to policy, governance, mergers, regulation, compliance, contracts, vendor management, real estate matters, loan enforcement, litigation, and arbitration. In addition to the legal team, Brian leads the compliance, vendor management, business continuity planning, and portfolio management teams.  Brian holds a law degree from Washburn University School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Colorado State University. He serves as a board member of Longmont Meals on Wheels.