The Defense Credit UnionCouncil (DCUC) is proud to announce the appointmentof David Araujo, President/CEO of Service Credit Union,to its Board of Directors. Araujo’s depth of experience incredit union leadership, financial innovation, andcommitment to military and veteran communities willbring valuable perspective to DCUC’s ongoing missionof advocating for defense credit unions.
Appointed as President/CEO of Service Credit Union in2018, Araujo brings over 25 years of financial leadershipexperience, starting his career in 1997 at MetrowestBank. Before joining Service CU, he held several senior leadership positions at Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU), most notably as Chief Innovation Officer, where he led transformative digital strategies and founded DCU’s Fintech Innovation Center. At Service CU, he drives a strategic vision that supports more than 360,000 members across all 50 states and over 40 countries, with branches spanning New Hampshire, Germany, Massachusetts, and North Dakota.
Araujo, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former member of the Presidential Honor Guard, has dedicated his career to advancing financial solutions that improve members’ lives. He holds a B.S. in Finance and an MBA from Framingham State University and is both a Certified Credit Union Executive (CCUE) and Certified Innovation Executive (CIE). In addition to his role at Service CU, he serves as President and Chair of the Service CU Impact Foundation, which is committed to fostering opportunities for thriving communities. Araujo’s board service extends to organizations including the Cooperative Credit Union Association, Eascorp/Vertifi, Dora (Neo bank for credit unions), and the Homeland Heroes Foundation.
“It is an honor to be appointed to serve on the DCUC’s Board of Directors. Service CU has been serving the men and women of our armed forces since its founding in 1957,” said Araujo. “It’s important to have strong military advocacy and relations with all involved, to ensure that our members can be focused on the mission at hand, defending our country. I look forward to supporting the other DCUC Board of Directors representing the credit unions that are part of this association.
DCUC Board Chair Jack Fallis, President of PNW & International Markets at Global CU, welcomed Araujo’s appointment, stating, “We are thrilled to welcome David to DCUC's Board of Directors. His experience leading Service Credit Union and commitment to supporting military and veteran communities will be a great asset to our board. We look forward to David’s insights and leadership as we continue advancing DCUC's mission in championing the defense credit union movement.”
“DCUC is honored to welcome David to its Board of Directors,” said Anthony Hernandez, DCUC President/CEO. “His dedication to the credit union movement and deep understanding of the unique financial needs of our military and veterans will be invaluable as we advance our mission."
To learn more about DCUC’s Board, please visit dcuc.org/board.