Tucoemas Federal Credit Union is proud to announce the addition of Chris Charlton as its new Chief Financial Officer. With nearly two decades of experience in the credit union movement, Charlton brings a deep understanding of cooperative finance, team leadership, and community impact to the Tucoemas team.

A graduate of Cal State Sacramento in general business management, Charlton quickly developed a passion for exploring how credit unions’ financial strategies directly influence the well-being of the communities they serve. Throughout his career, he has focused on aligning organizational goals with member needs, emphasizing that strong teams are the foundation of exceptional service.

“The team is greater than the sum of its parts” has been his guiding philosophy, one that has helped him build and inspire high-performing teams that deliver meaningful results.

In his previous role as senior financial officer at Rivermark Community Credit Union, Charlton played a key leadership role in guiding the organization through one of the largest credit union mergers in recent years. This milestone required exceptional dedication, patience, and flexibility — all qualities that will serve Tucoemas well as it continues to grow and evolve to meet members’ changing needs.

At Tucoemas, he looks forward to advancing the credit union’s mission to provide affordable, accessible financial products and services to underserved and underbanked communities. Charlton said he will lead with integrity and transparency, ensuring that members remain at the heart of every decision.

Tucoemas proudly welcomes Charlton to the leadership team and looks forward to the positive impact he will bring in the years ahead.