ST. HELENS, OR (December 16, 2013) -- St. Helens Community Federal Credit Union (SHCU) today announced that Steve Jensen has been promoted to chief credit officer. Jensen, who formerly served as SHCU’s director of business services, assumes responsibility for all aspects of the credit union’s mortgage lending programs, as well as its asset recovery department.
“We are thrilled to have Steve on board as our first chief credit officer,” said SHCU President and CEO Brooke Van Vleet. “The new position is highly strategic and reflects the success and growing complexity of our loan programs. Steve has been a great addition to the SHCU team. His leadership and lending experience will help us manage growth in a way that benefits our members and communities.”
Jensen brings nearly 25 years of related experience to his new role, with specialties in consumer retail and commercial lending programs. Prior to joining SHCU earlier this year, he served in key leadership roles with Sterling Savings Bank and Key Bank. His previous experience also includes many years serving the financial needs of small businesses along the Oregon Coast.
“St. Helens is a close-knit community with the opportunity to build long-lasting financial relationships that help residents and businesses prosper,” said Jensen. “Having spent much of my career in similar Oregon towns, I look forward to helping the credit union build upon its success as a trusted community partner.”
Jensen graduated from Brigham Young University and is an active member of Rotary International. He and his wife Larayne have been married for 37 years and have four children and three grandchildren. Steve is also an avid racquetball player.
About St. Helens Community Federal Credit Union
St. Helens Community Federal Credit Union (SHCU) is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative serving residents in Columbia County and Sauvie Island, Oregon since 1938. Additional information about SHCU is available at www.shcu.org.