Detroit attorney Matthew High elected to Advia Credit Union’s board of directors
As member of 7-person volunteer board, he will assist in oversight, strategic planning
PARCHMENT, MICHIGAN (January 5, 2022) — Advia Credit Union announced today that Detroit attorney Matthew High has been elected to its board of directors for a three-year term.
Along with his fellow members on the seven-person board, High will be responsible for overseeing Advia’s general business affairs and leadership, strategic planning and guiding the reporting of financial records to Advia members and financial regulators.
High is an associate at
Wilson Elser in Detroit specializing in employment, commercial litigation, automobile liability, and general liability cases. He also brings legal expertise related to the financial industry; local and educational ties to both southwest and eastern Michigan, where Advia has branch locations; and previous credit union employment history.
“We’re thrilled to have Matthew join our board of directors,” said Advia President & CEO Cheryl DeBoer. “He’s a seasoned attorney who understands our industry and has a deep familiarity with the geographical area that we serve. We look forward to having his input as we at Advia work together to constantly provide greater value to our members.”
High received his B.A. in political science from Western Michigan University in 2015. He went on to receive his J.D. from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 2018. In addition, he is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, as well as the Wolverine Bar Association and D. Augustus Straker Bar Association. In 2021, High received his Labor Relations Certificate from Wayne State University.
Advia Credit Union’s Board of Directors is made up of seven volunteers, each designated for a three-year term before re-election. Board members represent the voice of Advia’s member-owners to confirm that the not-for-profit financial cooperative’s operational practices align with its mission and overall financial well-being.
Matthew High
About Advia Credit Union
Advia Credit Union’s mission is to provide financial advantages to its members. With over $2.6 billion in assets, Advia seeks to provide quick and easy access to money and time-saving financial tools to nearly 190,000 members in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois. Advia’s team of over 500 professionals delivers excellent service and innovative products at 29 locations and via digital and mobile platforms. Advia is guided by its core values: driving progress, acting with integrity, building, and strengthening relationships, and keeping people at the core. Visit
adviacu.org to learn more about how Advia provides Real Advantages for Real People™.
