Press Release: OCCU announces three chief executives
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OCCU announces three chief executives
Eugene, Oregon – OCCU names Casey Folz chief analytics officer, welcomes Andy Shih as chief growth officer and promotes Dave Schiffer to chief financial officer
Casey Foltz is a respected analytics leader in the credit union space and brings comprehensive experience in transforming data into strategic advantage. He has more than 17 years of experience at OCCU, most recently as senior vice president of analytics and profitability.
As OCCU’s chief analytics officer, Foltz leads enterprise analytics and ensures the responsible and strategic adoption of artificial intelligence technologies. He and his teams prioritize analyzing and implementing strategies that enhance member experience and operational efficiency. His other leadership responsibilities include data governance, business intelligence and operational innovation.
Andy Shih is a global digital marketing, retail and loyalty executive who has built high-performing teams and scaled direct-to-consumer businesses across diverse cultures and geographies. He has over 25 years of experience at two Fortune 500 companies and most recently worked as VP/GM of Global Retail Stores at Nike.
As OCCU’s chief growth officer, Shih leads member growth and marketing initiatives in support of OCCU’s growing market presence in the Pacific Northwest. Shih will also oversee the implementation of product strategies and member engagement and lead OCCU’s marketing and branding teams.
Dave Schiffer is a financial veteran with over 25 years of financial management experience, including 14 years in the credit union space and 11 years in local government. He is known as a leader in developing long-term financial strategies while strengthening financial performance and resilience to navigate evolving market conditions.
As chief financial officer, Schiffer leads teams focused on aligning product strategy, pricing and revenue growth with balance sheet capacity and capital requirements; all areas of fiscal administration including the credit union’s investment portfolio; asset liability activities; and overall safety and soundness.
About OCCU
OCCU is a not-for-profit financial cooperative with more than $3.5 billion in assets. The credit union was founded in Eugene, Oregon, in 1956 and remains headquartered there. OCCU has an expanding network of branches and digital tools to provide its more than 284,000 member-owners with a full suite of financial products and services. Membership is open to anyone living or working in most of Oregon, southwest Idaho and anywhere in Washington. Learn more at MyOCCU.org.
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