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Denver, CO – Credit Union of Denver has selected Tony Nieto as its next Chief Lending Officer (CLO). The selection follows an extensive nationwide search facilitated by DDJ Myers, the well-known executive search and leadership development firm.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Tony to the Credit Union of Denver team,” says Chris Wallace, President/CEO. “Given his proven track record of delivering results through strategic vision and operational excellence, Tony is ideally suited to provide transformative leadership as the CLO at Credit Union of Denver, driving growth and innovation across our organization.” 

Nieto previously served as CLO of On Tap Credit Union in Golden, Colorado and brings over 24 years of experience leading global lending operations and driving high-level efficiencies to his new position at the Credit Union of Denver. During his professional career, Nieto also served as Vice President of Lending for Orlando Credit Union and in various roles for The Delaware County Bank & Trust and Citigroup North America.

“I’m very excited about this new opportunity to lead Credit Union of Denver’s lending operations into the future,” says Nieto. “This cooperative’s dedication to maximizing members’ financial well-being is truly inspiring. Together, I’m confident we will have an even bigger impact on the communities we serve.”

Nieto has continued his professional education by actively seeking out opportunities to expand his skills and knowledge. He graduated from the 37-week CUES School of Business Lending, served as three-term class president for the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and earned his Executive Leadership Certificate from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Nieto completed his bachelor’s degree in business management from Wheeling Jesuit University, where he played college lacrosse. He and his wife of over 20 years, Melissa, have three daughters and reside in Douglas County. In his spare time, Nieto volunteers as a youth lacrosse coach and is learning to play guitar.

This selection was part of the credit union’s proactive succession planning process. Nieto succeeds David Dilley, who served the cooperative for 21 years contributing to its growth from $363 million to over $1.162 billion in assets and from $283 million to $731 million in loans.

About Credit Union of Denver
Credit Union of Denver was founded in 1931 by eight individuals who understood the value of what a not-for-profit cooperative credit union could bring to its members and the community. And, while much has changed in the past 93 years, our mission to improve the financial well-being of our members has stayed steadfast and is the foundation of our strength. As we look to the future, we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead. We remain committed to enhancing our services, fostering financial wellness, and strengthening our community bonds. Together, we will continue to build a stronger, more vibrant future for all our members. For more information about Credit Union of Denver, please visit cudenver.com.

About DDJ Myers, an ALM First Company
DDJ Myers specializes in leadership success through executive recruitment, strategic organization, and board development for financial institutions. In addition, they offer a broad range of online assessments to help companies optimize their greatest assets – their people. DDJ Myers joined forces with ALM First, a strategic partner for depositories, offering an array of financial advisory services, in 2022 to provide expanded educational opportunities and solutions to help clients optimize both people and financial performance. Learn more at www.ddjmyers.com or visit our parent company www.almfirst.com

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