Salal Credit Union Selects Kevin Skinner as President and CEO

January 2026 – The Board of Directors of Salal Credit Union has appointed Kevin Skinner as its next President and CEO. He will assume the role following the retirement of long-time CEO Russell Rosendal.

Skinner was selected following a nationwide executive search by Smith & Wilkinson.  During the interview process, he distinguished himself with his intellect, diverse financial services leadership experience, and passion for the member-centric financial services that credit unions can uniquely provide.  Kevin most recently served as Vice President – Retail Lending at Washington State Employees Credit Union (WSECU) and previously served as Executive Vice President of Home Lending at Umpqua Bank, a division with nearly 700 colleagues and $350MM in annual revenue.  Kevin has served on the Freddie Mac Regional Lender Advisory Board and various ABA Mortgage Advisory committees and currently serves as the Treasurer for Homestead Community Land Trust. 

The Salal Credit Union engagement was managed by Carll Wilkinson.

About Salal Credit Union

Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Salal Credit Union is a $1.2 billion, member-owned financial institution serving more than 60,000 members nationwide. Founded in 1948, Salal has built a reputation as a bold, mission-driven organization committed to financial empowerment, innovation, and community impact. Known for its focus on unique and underserved markets, including home improvement, healthcare, and cannabis banking, Salal offers a full range of personal and business banking services. The credit union is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive culture and eliminating barriers to financial well-being for all its members.

About Smith & Wilkinson  

For over 25 years, Smith & Wilkinson has been a trusted executive search and talent advisory partner.  Our Financial Services team serves banks, credit unions, service providers, associations, nonbank lenders, financial technology companies, community and economic development organizations, and government-sponsored enterprises in attracting, promoting, and retaining senior leaders who drive long-term business success. 

Our financial services executive search work includes Board, C-suite, and Director level engagements across executive leadership, strategy, risk, finance, operations, lending, technology, and wealth management, and more.  With industry-leading market insight and a consultative approach, we provide both clients and candidates with exceptional visibility into today’s evolving talent landscape. 

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