Contact: Sharon Simpson, (240) 620-4095, sgsimpsonconsulting@mac.com
Las Vegas, NV — Silver State Schools Credit Union has selected Chris Dickman to serve as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
He was placed by DDJ Myers, the well-known executive search and leadership development firm.
“We are thrilled to welcome Chris to the team. His deep industry expertise and forward-thinking, servant leader mindset will help Silver State Schools ensure our team is performing at its highest potential and
delivering more value for our members through innovative solutions,” says Scott Arkills, President/CEO of
Silver State Schools Credit Union.
An experienced financial services executive, Dickman most recently served as Chief Financial Officer for
Tidemark Federal Credit Union in Delaware. He has also held various senior level positions at Carolinas
Telco Federal Credit Union, the financial services group of Cherry Bekaert & Holland, and Wachovia Bank.
In addition, Dickman began his career as an auditor and spent several years with PricewaterhouseCoopers.
“I am honored to join Silver State Schools Credit Union and contribute to its mission of providing
exceptional financial services with care and integrity,” says Dickman. “I look forward to working with the
leadership team to advance our strategic goals and support the financial well-being of our members.”
A life-long learner, Dickman earned both his Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Bachelor of
Business Administration in Accounting from Wheeling Jesuit University. He also earned a Bachelor of
Business Administration in Computer Information Systems from West Liberty State College and is a
Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
“We are grateful for the outstanding partnership and support from DDJ Myers throughout this process. Their professionalism, insight, and genuine commitment made the experience seamless for both the credit union and the candidate,” says Arkills. “It’s clear they truly care about aligning people with organizations where they can make a meaningful impact.”
Outside of work, Dickman enjoys staying active through recreational softball, basketball, pickleball, and
spending time outdoors. Family is especially important to him – with two wonderful daughters and seven
amazing grandchildren who live in South Carolina, who remain his greatest joy and inspiration.
About Silver State Schools Credit Union
Silver State Schools Credit Union (SSSCU), founded in 1951, is a State-Chartered financial cooperative
focused on Prioritizing People Over Profit. The Credit Union serves over 64,000 members in the Southern
Nevada community, with ten branches in the valley. SSSCU provides “Excellent Member Service and
Financial Solutions – For Life!” via a wide range of banking products, that are simple, secure, and convenient. As of March 31st, 2025, SSSCU reported Total Assets of $1.284 Billion, Deposits of $1.179
Billion, and Loans of $906 Million. Liquidity remains strong at $168 Million, and the Credit Union is well capitalized with a Regulatory Net Worth of $118 Million, equal to 9.21% of Total Assets. Accounts are insured up to $500,000. American Share Insurance insures each account up to $250,000. Excess Share Insurance Corporation provides up to an additional $250,000 of insurance per account. This institution is not federally insured. For more information, visit silverstatecu.com.
About DDJ Myers, an ALM First Company
For more than 30 years, DDJ Myers has served as a trusted advisor to high-performing organizations, guiding them through complex challenges such as leadership alignment, cultural transformation, and governance excellence. Recognized as industry thought leaders in change management and leadership development, the team is committed to cultivating the next generation of visionary leaders.
DDJ Myers joined forces with ALM First, a strategic partner that offers depositories 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.
