Elevations Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative that provides personal and business banking, loan products (mortgages, auto loans, personal loans), savings and checking, and investment and insurance services to members primarily in Colorado's Front Range. It uses a cooperative model where profits stay with members, offering lower loan rates, higher savings rates, and fewer fees compared with traditional banks. Products work by members using accounts and loan products; the credit union earns interest and fees, then returns value to members through favorable rates and lower costs. Elevations differentiates itself from competitors through its member-owned structure, community involvement, and geographic focus, prioritizing member financial well-being over profit. Its goal is to support the financial health of its members and local communities by providing accessible financial products, education, and community development initiatives.
Company Size
501-1,000
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Headquarters
Boulder, Colorado
Founded
1952
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Darin Atteberry joins Elevations Credit Union board in Colorado. In brief: * Darin Atteberry appointed to Elevations Credit Union board * Atteberry served as Elevations' Northern Colorado market president * Atteberry was Fort Collins city manager from 2004 to 2021 * Atteberry is CEO of Strategic Government Resources Elevations Credit Union has appointed former Fort Collins City Manager Darin Atteberry to its board of directors, effective Oct. 1, 2026. Atteberry served as Elevations' market president for Northern Colorado from 2021 to 2025. He is now CEO of Strategic Government Resources, a national firm providing executive recruitment, leadership development and consulting services for local governments. Before joining Elevations, Atteberry spent 25 years with the city of Fort Collins. He served as assistant city manager from 1996 to 2004 and city manager from 2004 to 2021. During his tenure, the city received the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Atteberry has more than three decades of experience across the public, private and nonprofit sectors, including work in Colorado, California, Georgia and Washington. His honors include the Colorado Governor's Citizenship Medal and the International City/County Management Association Award for Career Excellence. He was also named among BizWest's Top 50 Most Influential Business Leaders and Government Technology's Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers. Atteberry holds master's degrees in civil engineering and city planning from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a bachelor's degree in city and regional planning from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He attended Harvard University's Senior Executive Program in State and Local Government and is a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration. "I'm honored to return in a new capacity as a member of the Board of Directors and look forward to helping ensure Elevations remains a trusted financial partner and positive force across the Front Range," Atteberry said.
Agnes elevated a credit union for 17 years. To be inducted into Boulder County Business Hall of Fame. Editor's note: BizWest is profiling inductees into the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame Class of 2026. BOULDER - Gerry Agnes, who served as president and CEO of Elevations Credit Union for 17 years, is among nine individuals to be inducted into the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame. The hall's Class of 2026 will be inducted in a ceremony to be held Sept. 30 at the Boulder Jewish Community Center, 6007 Oreg Ave. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. Sponsored Content Other inductees will include Sally and Sandy Bracken, Becky Callan-Gamble and Dean Callan, Rene and Maria Cervantes, Rich Lopez and Denis Nock. Agnes transformed a community financial institution into one of the most-recognized credit unions in the country. Under his leadership, Elevations grew to more than $3.5 billion in assets. He was responsible for authoring and directing the credit union's strategic objectives, which focused on attaining superior performance in employee engagement, member loyalty and top financial results. In the midst of the 2008 financial crisis, he led the charge to pursue the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, which recognizes organizations for performance excellence. The Baldrige effort rallied the Elevations team to outperform both in-market competitors and credit unions nationwide, and in 2014, Elevations was named a Baldrige Award recipient by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker. Six years later, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Elevations won a second Baldrige award from Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. With that award, Elevations became the first two-time recipient in Colorado history and the ninth two-time recipient in the history of the award. Agnes was named the Credit Union Executive Society's Outstanding Chief Executive in 2015. A year later, he was named the Mountain West Credit Union Association's Credit Union Professional of the Year and the Boulder Chamber's Business Person of the Year. In 2020, he received the Baldrige Foundation Award of Leadership Excellence. A certified public accountant with 41 years of professional experience, Agnes held positions as president, chief operating officer and chief financial officer at various community financial institutions in California. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and accounting from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He was appointed to the Colorado Financial Services Board by then-Gov. John Hickenlooper in 2015 and reappointed by Gov. Jared Polis in 2019. Agnes received other appointments as well in 2019, being named to the Board of Overseers for the Baldrige award, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council, the Credit Union National Association's CEO Council Executive Committee and the Credit Union Executives Society Board of Directors. Agnes also served on the board of Elevations Foundation, which became the Local Change Foundation, and was a fixture in Boulder's business community for nearly two decades. Repeatedly recognized as one of BizWest's Most Influential Business Leaders, he retired in February. The Hall of Fame inductees' contributions span commercial real estate, financial services, immigrant entrepreneurship, civic leadership, higher education and community investment. Inductees are evaluated by a selection committee that considers the nominee's business achievements, community impact, ethical leadership and lasting contributions to Boulder County's economic and social fabric. The nomination window for the class of 2027 will open in early 2027. Any current or former business leader with demonstrated ties to Boulder County is eligible. Nominees should have a record of business excellence, community engagement and ethical leadership that has had a measurable impact on the region. Ticket and sponsorship information for the Sept. 30 ceremony is available at halloffamebiz.com. Sponsorships support both the event and the organization's broader mission, including its student scholarship program. The Boulder County Business Hall of Fame, a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1992, has inducted more than 200 business leaders who represent the highest standards of business ethics, innovation and community commitment in Boulder County. Profiles of all alumni classes are available at halloffamebiz.com/alumni. The organization also provides scholarships to Boulder County high school students who wish to attend CU Boulder's Leeds School of Business and to students at Front Range Community College. Gerry Agnes, who served as president and CEO of Elevations Credit Union for 17 years, is among nine individuals to be inducted into the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame. Already have a paid subscription? With BizWest since 2012 and in Colorado since 1979, Dallas worked at the Longmont Times-Call, Colorado Springs Gazette, Denver Post and Public News Service. A Missouri native and Mizzou School of Journalism grad, Dallas started as a sports writer and outdoor columnist at the St. Charles (Mo.) Banner-News, then went to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch before fleeing the heat and humidity for the Rockies. He especially loves covering its mountain communities.
Elevations Credit Union names 2 new execs. BOULDER - Two new executives have joined Elevations Credit Union. Veronica Riojas, formerly a senior vice president overseeing the Boulder-based credit union's retail network and member experience, has been promoted to chief retail officer, in charge of branches, the contact center, digital banking, and wealth management. Meanwhile, Deron Streitenberger will become chief information officer at Elevations, leading its technology strategy including cybersecurity and digital infrastructure. "Veronica is not only a champion of our members but a fervent advocate of our employees and culture," Michael Calcote, Elevations' president and CEO, said in a prepared statement. "Her authenticity and genuine care for members and employees alike have been instrumental in cultivating the vibrant culture of the teams she leads." Sponsored Content Before joining Elevations in 2022, Riojas spent 15 years with USAA, where she served as bank omnichannel director. In that role, she led cross-functional teams supporting members through integrated service solutions and helped drive improvements in member satisfaction by translating member feedback into product and process enhancements. "I'm honored to step into this role and continue serving our members, employees and communities," Riojas said in a news release. "What inspires me most about Elevations is the commitment our teams bring every day to helping people achieve their financial goals. I look forward to building on that foundation as we continue evolving and enhancing the experiences we provide." Streitenberger "brings a strong belief that great technology organizations succeed when they build trust, develop talent and stay closely connected to the needs of the business and the members they serve," Calcote said. "Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for advancing digital capabilities and helping organizations leverage technology to achieve strategic goals." Streitenberger joins Elevations after more than a decade with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, where he served as chief information officer before being promoted to chief business operations officer. He has also held technology and operations leadership positions with Republic Mortgage Insurance Co., JPMorgan/Chase and the Bank for International Settlements in Basel, Switzerland. "I'm excited to join an organization that is deeply committed to its members, employees and communities," Streitenberger said in a prepared statement. "Technology plays an increasingly important role in helping financial institutions deliver value, strengthen security and create meaningful experiences. I look forward to working with the team at Elevations to continue advancing those efforts." Veronica Riojas has been promoted to chief retail officer and Deron Streitenberger will become chief information officer at Elevations. Already have a paid subscription?
Elevations elevates new lending chief. BOULDER - Elevations Credit Union recently promoted Shelley Ormsby to chief lending officer, a role in which the institution said she will lead "lending strategy and oversee mortgage, consumer, and commercial banking." Ormsby, who has 25 years of banking experience, most recently served as Elevation's legal counsel and compliance officer, according to a credit union news release. "Shelley brings a unique combination of strategic thought, lending expertise, operational leadership, and legal insight," Elevations CEO Michael Calcote said in the release. "Her experience and thoughtful approach to growth will help us continue to meet our members' evolving financial needs while staying grounded in our cooperative values." Sponsored Content Elevations Credit Union recently promoted Shelley Ormsby to chief lending officer. Already have a paid subscription? * Small business lending grows in Colorado * Race chief scuttles USA Pro Challenge The USA Pro Challenge professional cycling race, which has come through Northern Colorado and the... * PROGRESSIVE LENDING SOURCE, INC. For Profit: PROGRESSIVE LENDING SOURCE, INC., 3918 KENNEDY AVE, WELLINGTON 80549, REGISTERED AGENT: TRAUFIELD ELI * Ball chief helps launch hockey team
Elevations Credit Union, a Colorado-based financial institution with over $3 billion in assets and 180,000 members, has partnered with Spiral to enable members to automatically save and support local causes through everyday purchases. The integration embeds Spiral's Roundup Centre into Elevations' digital banking platform, allowing members to round up debit card purchases and direct spare change toward savings goals or charitable contributions. Members can split roundups between personal savings and donations to the Local Change Foundation, which supports causes including affordable housing, education and mental health. The platform provides real-time impact tracking and tax-deductible receipts. Spiral, backed by investors including Team8 and Curql, serves over 45 financial institutions and has been recognised as a Top 50 FinTech Company.