John Faries Cpa, Cude

John Faries, CPA, CUDE has a diverse work experience in the financial industry. John currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Pivot Lending Group, where they support the CEO in all matters and provides financial oversight for multiple organizations. John also plays a key role in organizational development and collaborates with the leadership team on strategic financial and operational issues.

Prior to their role at Pivot Lending Group, John was the President/CEO at Columbine Federal Credit Union for nine years. During their tenure, they provided executive leadership, developed and executed the credit union's strategic plan, and fostered a culture of success among staff members.

Before that, they held the position of Chief Financial Officer/Senior VP of Finance at Aventa Credit Union, where they played a key role in strategic planning, oversaw fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities, and ensured the credit union's goals were aligned with organizational objectives.

John's earlier experience includes various roles at Space Age Federal Credit Union, where they served as VP of Finance & Business Development/VP-Director of Accounting & Marketing/Accounting Manager. In this capacity, they led the execution of the credit union's strategic plan, directed finance and accounting functions, and spearheaded marketing and business development efforts to drive growth and sustainability.

Overall, John Faries brings a wealth of experience in financial oversight, strategic planning, and leadership to their roles in the financial industry.

John Faries, CPA, CUDE obtained a Master's degree in Accounting and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Missouri Trulaske College of Business. Additionally, they hold certifications as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Credit Union Development Educator (CUDE).