Darin Atteberry Joined Elevations Credit Union Board

The former municipal leader has transitioned into a seat on the financial institution's board of directors.

Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in People

Darin Atteberry Joined Elevations Credit Union Board

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Darin Atteberry has officially joined the Elevations Credit Union board of directors. The appointment took effect on October 1.

Why it matters

The addition brings decades of leadership experience to the board, bridging his background in city management with his recent history in the financial sector.

Atteberry brings 30 years of total leadership experience to the role, including a 25-year tenure with the City of Fort Collins.

The players

Darin Atteberry

He is the current CEO of Strategic Government Resources and a former long-serving city manager for Fort Collins.

Elevations Credit Union

This financial institution is headquartered in Boulder and serves members across Northern Colorado.

The details

Atteberry, who currently serves as CEO of Strategic Government Resources, was appointed to his new position by the board chair. He previously held the role of market president for Northern Colorado at Elevations Credit Union from 2021 to 2025.

Atteberry served as assistant city manager for Fort Collins from 1996 to 2004.
Atteberry served as Fort Collins city manager from 2004 to 2021.
Atteberry served as Elevations market president for Northern Colorado from 2021 to 2025.
Atteberry joined the Elevations Credit Union board on October 1, 2026.

Market Landscape

This appointment follows the established trend of former high-level city administrators leveraging their regional governance experience to guide local financial institutions. By adding a former market president to the board, the credit union reinforces its leadership bench against other regional banking competitors.

The transition of executive leadership does not change current member services or retail banking policies. Customers should expect no impact on their daily interactions with the credit union.

The takeaway

Atteberrys dual expertise in government administration and regional banking illustrates the value institutions place on public-sector connections. Professionals seeking to pivot into board roles may observe this trajectory as a blueprint for long-term career planning.