Elevations Credit Union names Steve Schmidle chief administrative officer

Elevations Credit Union has named Steve Schmidle as chief administrative officer. Schmidle brings nearly 30 years of experience in financial services and will lead the organization’s credit risk, payments and controls, and corporate real estate teams.

Schmidle returns to Elevations, where he previously served in senior leadership roles, including on the finance team and as chief strategy and performance officer. Most recently, he served as CFO and then president and CEO of Westerra Credit Union.

During his tenure at Westerra, Schmidle focused on strengthening employee engagement and enhancing the member experience. Throughout his nearly 30-year career in finance, he has been a strong advocate for the credit union model and its ability to positively impact the communities it serves.

“Steve brings a deep understanding of our organization and culture, a track record of innovative leadership, and a passion for serving our members and communities,” said President and CEO of Elevations Credit Union Michael Calcote. “We are so pleased to welcome him back to Elevations.”

Schmidle holds a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Colorado Denver and a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Memphis. He serves on the board of directors for Rocky Mountain Performance Excellence and Western Credit Union Management School Alumni Association.

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About Elevations Credit Union

Elevations Credit Union empowers its members and the communities it serves along Colorado’s Front Range with financial solutions and education. In addition to offering a broad portfolio of consumer and business banking services, Elevations ranks in the top 10 credit union residential mortgage lenders by purchase volume in Boulder, Broomfield, and Larimer counties. Founded in 1952 as the U. of C. Federal Credit Union in Boulder, the organization has grown from 12 members and less than $100 in assets to over 180,000 members, more than 550 local employees and approximately $3.5 billion in assets. Elevations became a two-time recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award in 2020 and first received the award in 2014. The credit union also earns local awards along Colorado’s Front Range for Best Bank, Best Mortgage Lender, and Best Customer Service. Elevations is also the first two-time winner of the Denver Business Journal’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awards. Learn more at www.elevationscu.com.