Chief Growth Officer

CUES TRAINING FACILITY; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley First Credit Union in Modesto, CA is seeking a Chief Growth Officer to lead growth strategy, strengthen member relationships, and drive sustainable, community-focused impact. This executive will oversee marketing, retail branches, the contact center, communications, financial education, and digital member engagement.

Reporting to the President/CEO, the CGO partners with the executive team to align strategy across channels and deliver measurable growth.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience within the credit union industry.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• Executive leadership experience in marketing with exposure to retail operations, member experience, digital delivery, or sales.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth strategy and accelerate membership growth.
• Oversee marketing, retail branches, the contact center, communications, financial education, and digital member engagement.
• Partner with the CEO and executive team to align enterprise strategy and drive measurable growth.

Job description

Chief Growth Officer

Valley First Credit Union

Modesto , CA

USA

Position Description

Lead Growth Strategy. Strengthen Member Relationships. Make Good Happen.

Do You Belong Here?

Valley First Credit Union is seeking an innovative, relationship-driven executive to serve as its next Chief Growth Officer. This is an opportunity to join a thriving, community-focused organization that is redefining what growth means for a modern credit union.

Founded in 1949, Valley First Credit Union proudly serves more than 80,000 members throughout California's Central Valley with over $1.1 billion in assets. As a federally certified

Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), Valley First is committed to creating economic opportunity while living its promise of "Making Good Happen."

Reporting directly to President/CEO Kathryn Davis, the Chief Growth Officer will join the executive leadership team and oversee marketing, retail branches, the contact center, communications, financial education, community impact, and digital member engagement.

This leader will help shape the organization's future by accelerating sustainable growth while strengthening the member experience.

Located in California's Central Valley, Modesto offers an exceptional quality of life with affordable living, a strong sense of community, and convenient access to the Bay Area, Yosemite National Park, and countless outdoor recreation opportunities.

Can You Turn Vision into Growth?

Reporting directly to the President/CEO, the Chief Growth Officer serves as a strategic partner responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide growth strategies that expand membership, deepen relationships, strengthen the Valley First brand, and improve organizational performance.

This role extends well beyond marketing. The CGO will align strategy across retail delivery, digital channels, communications, and member experience to create one seamless growth engine for the organization. Working collaboratively with the executive team, this leader will turn bold ideas into measurable results while fostering innovation, accountability, and a member-first culture.

At Valley First Credit Union, growth is measured by more than new memberships or loan production. It is reflected in stronger relationships, greater financial inclusion, and lasting impact throughout the communities we serve. The Chief Growth Officer will help ensure every growth initiative advances that mission while positioning the credit union for continued success.

Can We Grow Together?

The ideal candidate is an accomplished executive with 12+ years of progressive leadership experience within the credit union industry and a demonstrated record of driving organizational growth, brand development, and member engagement. A bachelor's degree is required, while an MBA or other advanced degree is preferred.

Candidates should have executive leadership experience in marketing along with at least one additional member-facing function such as retail operations, member experience, digital delivery, or sales. Success in this role requires strategic thinking, creativity, learning agility, and the ability to build trusted relationships while leading teams through change and delivering measurable business results.

This is an opportunity to partner closely with an innovative CEO, influence enterprise strategy, broaden your executive impact, and help shape the future of one of California's most respected community-focused credit unions.

If you're an innovative executive who believes growth starts with relationships, thrives on building high-performing teams, and wants to help shape the future of one of California's premier community-focused credit unions, we'd love to hear from you.

The salary range for this position is $225,000–$275,000 annually.