Desert Financial Credit Union named a top company to watch in 2024
Two Desert Financial leaders included in top 50 list of Arizona businesspeople
PHOENIX, AZ (January 3, 2024) — Desert Financial Credit Union was selected as a company to watch in 2024 by AZ Big Media. Arizona’s largest credit union will be included in the 2024 edition of AZ Big 100, which is a list of the top 50 people and 50 companies that will help shape Arizona’s business landscape in the coming year.
Desert Financial Chief Marketing Officer Jeremy Nelson and Northern Arizona Market Manager, Miles Kastner, will also be featured in the list of top 50 business leaders to watch in 2024.
“It’s an honor to be included among so many distinguished Arizonans,” said Nelson. “I am grateful to work for a company that wholeheartedly supports our community while providing the best possible financial services for people throughout the state.”
“We have put a lot of energy into connecting with and supporting Northern Arizona communities since we opened our first branch in the area in 2021, and I am grateful for the recognition of those efforts,” said Kastner.
The 2024 AZ Big 100 will be published in the January/February issue of Arizona Business Magazine. The AZ Big 100 was created to identify the 100 people and companies who will shape Arizona’s business community.
“There are so many outstanding business leaders and innovative companies accomplishing a number of strategies and initiatives to improve their companies as well as the local business community,” says Amy Lindsey, publisher at AZ Big Media. “We take great pride in showcasing these dynamic people and organizations and helping our readers learn more about them and their plans for 2024.”
Inclusion in the AZ Big 100 is the latest of several notable honors presented to Desert Financial in 2023, including Forbes Best in State Credit Union, Best of the Valley, Ranking Arizona, Best of the Desert, Best Companies AZ and Credit Union of the Year by AZ Big Media.
Selections for AZ Big 100 are based on a nomination process, which includes submissions by some of Arizona’s most prominent business leaders and former AZ Big 100 recipients
About Desert Financial Credit Union
Celebrating 85 years in Arizona, Desert Financial is the state's most trusted local credit union with over $8 billion in assets, 400,000+ members and 48 branches. Membership eligibility is open across Arizona with contactless solutions making it easy to click, call or come in. As a not-for-profit cooperative, Desert Financial takes pride in sharing success. In 2023, members received $16 million in dividends via the Member Giveback Bonus, and the credit union became the official retail banking partner of Arizona State University®. Federally insured by NCUA. Learn more at desertfinancial.com.
