Indianapolis, IN – Financial Center First Credit Union has named Brent Gifford its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). Gifford brings 30 years of technology leadership experience, including an extensive background serving credit unions.
Gifford has spent nearly his entire career in the credit union industry, most recently serving as Chief Information Officer at P1FCU in Idaho. His experience spans information technology, information systems, and information security, with an emphasis on aligning technology with organizational strategy and supporting operational performance and growth.
“As Financial Center continues to grow and evolve, technology will play an increasingly important role in how we serve our members, support our employees, and position the credit union for the future,” said Ning Duong, President and CEO of Financial Center First Credit Union. “Brent brings tremendous depth of experience, but what stood out just as much was how he leads. His humility, servant leadership approach and genuine care for people align strongly with the culture we are building.”
Gifford holds a bachelor’s degree in information management with a minor in Business Management from Brigham Young University and a master’s degree in Information Systems with an emphasis in Information Security from George Mason University. He holds the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) credential and earned his Certified Chief Executive (CCE) designation through the CUES CEO Institute.
“I’m excited to join Financial Center First Credit Union and become part of an organization with a strong commitment to its members, employees and communities,” said Gifford. “There is a strong foundation in place, and I look forward to building on it, ensuring our technology strategy continues to support Financial Center First Credit Union’s goals and future growth.”
As CIO, Gifford will lead Financial Center First Credit Union’s technology strategy and oversee information technology, information systems, information security, digital capabilities, project management, process improvement and payments.
