Matthew Figueroa Joins Sound Credit Union as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial & Risk Officer

TACOMA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sound Credit Union (Sound) announced the appointment of Matthew Figueroa as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial & Risk Officer. Figueroa joins Sound's executive leadership team with nearly 14 years of experience in the credit union and financial services industries.

Figueroa brings extensive expertise in financial strategy, financial planning, budgeting, treasury management, investments, and balance sheet optimization. His leadership and strategic vision will help guide Sound's continued growth and support its position as one of Washington state's strongest credit unions.

Prior to joining Sound, Figueroa served as Vice President, Treasurer & Investment Officer at Golden 1 Credit Union, in Sacramento, California. In that role, he oversaw treasury, investments, liquidity, derivatives, enterprise product pricing, capital and secondary markets, and balance sheet strategy for the $22 billion financial institution. He also served as a strategic advisor to the executive leadership team and business partners across the organization.

"We are thrilled to welcome Matthew to Sound," said Don Clark, President and CEO of Sound Credit Union. "His depth of financial expertise, strategic leadership and commitment to member-focused growth will be a tremendous asset to our organization. Matthew will play a critical role in maintaining our financial strength and helping us make sound decisions that support our long-term success."

Figueroa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics from the University of California, Riverside, and maintains Series 7 and Series 63 licenses. His extensive credit union leadership experience, strategic mindset, and member focus will further strengthen Sound's financial leadership.

About Sound Credit Union

Sound Credit Union was founded in 1940 and today is one of Washington State’s largest credit unions. With 26 full-service branch locations throughout the Puget Sound area, Sound provides over 175,000 members with authentic and trusted financial support and services. Sound is driven by the purpose of standing with members, employees and the community through all waves of life.