Banking, Credit & Lending

Never a Dull Moment: Ryan Goldberg’s Journey to Leading One of America’s “Top Credit Unions,” DFCU Financial

Earlier this year, Newsweek named DFCU Financial one of America’s Top Credit Unions. In this episode of Travillian Next, Brian Love, Head of Banking & Fintech at Travillian, was lucky enough to sit down with DFCU’s President & CEO, Ryan Goldberg, to uncover the story behind the bank’s success and what some would consider “his bold career moves.” What drives a leader to leave a memorable career in community banking and take on the unique challenges of the credit union world?

They discuss DFCU’s strategic growth through acquisitions, the approach to leadership and mentorship, and how they’re shaping the next generation of talent. Ryan also shares his perspective on the very nuanced task of navigating industry transitions.

This conversation is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Chapters

00:00 | Introduction to DFCU Financial and Ryan Goldberg

07:38 | Transition from Community Banking to Credit Unions

14:39 | Navigating Criticism in Credit Union Acquisitions

19:41 | Retention and Integration Post-Acquisition

27:39 | The Role of Mentorship in Career Growth

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