Salal Credit Union Names Kevin Skinner as Next President and CEO

Posted by Alyse Knudsen on October 28, 2025

The Salal Credit Union Board of Directors shared the appointment of Kevin Skinner as the organization’s next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2026. After an extensive national search conducted in partnership with Smith & Wilkinson, the Board selected Skinner to lead Seattle-based Salal into its next chapter of growth, innovation, and member impact. Current CEO Russ Rosendal will be retiring at the end of the year after serving nearly 17 years with the credit union.

Skinner joins Salal from Washington State Employees Credit Union (WSECU), where he served as Vice President of Retail Lending, overseeing consumer and residential lending production, operations, credit risk, and product development. With more than 25 years of experience in financial services, including leadership roles at Umpqua Bank, HomeStreet Bank, USAA, and Washington Mutual, he brings deep expertise in lending, operations, and strategic growth.

At Umpqua Bank, Skinner led the Home Lending Division, managing nearly 700 employees across a $7 billion annual origination business, a $5 billion portfolio of permanent and construction loans, and a $15 billion servicing operation. His career has also been marked by strong advocacy for affordable housing and member-focused innovation, including service on the Freddie Mac Regional Lender Advisory Board, the Mortgage Bankers Association Secondary and Capital Markets Committee, and the ABA Mortgage Markets and Lending Technology Committee. He currently serves as Treasurer of the Board of Delegates for Homestead Community Land Trust, which creates permanently affordable homeownership opportunities for low- to moderate-income households in King and Pierce counties.

“Kevin brings extensive experience leading large, complex financial organizations while maintaining a strong commitment to the cooperative values that define our credit union,” said Brian Luong, Chair of the Salal Credit Union Board of Directors. “His ability to build high-performing teams, drive innovation, and lead with purpose gives us great confidence in his capacity to build on Russ’s legacy and guide Salal into its next era of growth and service.”

“I’m honored to join Salal Credit Union and the exceptional team that has built such a strong foundation,” said Skinner. “Salal’s vision for sustainable growth, innovation, and expanding access to financial wellness aligns perfectly with my own values and experience. I look forward to building on that success and continuing to expand the ways we serve our members and communities.”

Skinner earned his MBA from Emory University and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Virginia. He will join Salal on Dec. 1 to begin the leadership transition before officially assuming the CEO role on Jan. 1, 2026.

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