Darin Atteberry appointed to the Elevations Credit Union Board of Directors

Elevations Credit Union announces the appointment of Darin Atteberry to its Board of Directors, effective Oct. 1, 2026. Atteberry brings more than three decades of leadership experience across the public, private and nonprofit sectors, along with a deep commitment to building strong organizations and thriving communities.

Atteberry currently serves as chief executive officer of Strategic Government Resources (SGR), a national firm specializing in local government executive recruitment, leadership development and consulting. He previously served as Elevations’ Market President for Northern Colorado from 2021 to 2025, where he strengthened relationships with members, businesses and communities throughout the region.

“Darin’s extensive experience in governance, financial stewardship, organizational leadership and community engagement, combined with his firsthand knowledge of Elevations and the communities we serve, will be a tremendous asset to our Board,” said board chair Garry Woods. “His commitment to community impact, performance excellence, and continuous improvement aligns closely with our values and strategic direction.”

Before joining Elevations, Atteberry spent 25 years with the City of Fort Collins, serving as assistant city manager from 1996 to 2004 and city manager from 2004 to 2021. During his tenure, Fort Collins earned national recognition for innovation and organizational excellence, including the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. During his career he has helped build communities and high-performing cultures in Colorado, California, Georgia and Washington.

His leadership and service have been recognized with the Colorado Governor’s Citizenship Medal, the International City/County Management Association Award for Career Excellence, recognition as a BizWest Top 50 Most Influential Business Leader and inclusion among Government Technology’s Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers. Atteberry attended Harvard University’s Senior Executive Program in State and Local Government and holds master’s degrees in civil engineering and city planning from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a bachelor’s degree in city and regional planning from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He is also a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration.

"My time at Elevations showed me how truly special this organization is,” said Atteberry. “I'm honored to return in a new capacity as a member of the Board of Directors and look forward to helping ensure Elevations remains a trusted financial partner and positive force across the Front Range."

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/.