Credit Union West is pleased to announce the promotion of Seth Baker to the position of Vice President of Information Technology. Baker has been in the financial services industry for 17 years and has been a valued leader and team member with the organization since 2015. He is a graduate of Ithaca College with a degree in Computer Science and earned his MBA with a concentration in IT Management, Business Administration, and General Management from the American Military University.
In his previous role, Baker led the day-to-day operations of the IT department as the Director of Information Technology, working with his team to keep Credit Union West’s information secure and its technology running smoothly. He has held similar roles at Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union and Fiserv. Baker will now serve as a member of the executive management team, providing vision and insight into the development and implementation of the department’s strategic plan.
“We are very excited about the future of technology at Credit Union West and how it will support our mission to help our members achieve their financial goals,” said Connie Loveland, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “We have great confidence in Seth’s ability to lead us there and this well-deserved promotion is an example of the ‘hire to retire’ philosophy we value at this organization.”
Credit Union West has earned a long-standing reputation for being a great place to work, receiving the prestigious “Top Companies to Work for in Arizona” award each year since 2013. The organization's commitment to being one of the best places to work allows them to attract and retain top talent and support their “hire to retire” philosophy which includes promoting from within. Baker’s appointment to vice president will help the organization support employees through more efficiencies and a continued commitment to building technology solutions with members in mind.
Credit Union West is focused on supporting their employees and serving their members. For more information on careers, please visit cuwest.org/careers.
