Elevations Credit Union names Deron Streitenberger chief information officer

Elevations Credit Union has appointed Deron Streitenberger as chief information officer, bringing decades of leadership experience in technology, operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation to the organization. 

In his role, Streitenberger will lead Elevations’ technology strategy, overseeing information technology, cybersecurity, data, and digital infrastructure as the credit union continues to optimize for the needs and opportunities of modern technology while prioritizing member experience. 

“Deron brings a strong belief that great technology organizations succeed when they build trust, develop talent, and stay closely connected to the needs of the business and the members they serve,” said Michael Calcote, president and CEO of Elevations. “Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for advancing digital capabilities and helping organizations leverage technology to achieve strategic goals.”

Streitenberger joins Elevations after more than a decade with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, where he served as CIO before being promoted to chief business operations officer. In those roles, he helped guide technology strategy and operational excellence. He has also held technology and operations leadership positions with Republic Mortgage Insurance Company, Chase, and the Bank for International Settlements in Basel, Switzerland. 

“I’m excited to join an organization that is deeply committed to its members, employees and communities,” said Streitenberger. “Technology plays an increasingly important role in helping financial institutions deliver value, strengthen security and create meaningful experiences. I look forward to working with the team at Elevations to continue advancing those efforts.”

Streitenberger holds an MBA from Saint Leo University and a bachelor’s degree in information systems from the University of South Florida. He is a graduate of Leadership at the Peak through the Center for Creative Leadership and previously served as an adjunct professor at Wake Forest University, where he taught information systems and digital transformation. 

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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 is a top 10 residential mortgage lender by purchase volume in Colorado. 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 has earned national awards for performance excellence in addition to 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 http://www.elevationscu.com/.