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Columbia Credit Union Welcomes Ash Rawal as Chief Information Officer

Posted by on January 23, 2026

Columbia Credit Union has continued to invest in top talent with the hiring of Ash Rawal as Chief Information Officer. Rawal brings more than two decades of financial services and technology leadership experience and will guide the credit union’s information technology strategy, operational resilience, and innovation roadmap.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Ash Rawal to our Columbia Credit Union team,” said Columbia Credit Union President and CEO Lindsey Salvestrin. “His depth of experience in both emerging technologies and critical national financial systems, combined with his passion for learning and leading with purpose, will help guide Columbia CU into its next era of growth. Engaging top talent to produce top results is what we’re all about — and we’re excited for the positive impact he will drive for our members, employees, and community.”

Rawal joins Columbia Credit Union, which serves members in Washington and Oregon, following an extensive career spanning community banks, large national institutions, and one of the country’s most critical financial infrastructures. Most recently, he served as Head of Engineering and Delivery for Emerging Payments at Truist, leading teams responsible for advancing modern payment capabilities. Prior to that, he served as Chief Technology Officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, where he oversaw development and operations for national products and services for the Central Bank. Rawal has also served as CIO of a Connecticut state‑chartered innovation bank.

“I am honored to join Columbia Credit Union at a pivotal moment,” said Rawal. “I believe technology is a powerful enabler of trust, access, and long-term impact, and I feel deeply aligned with Columbia CU’s purpose and values. My focus will be on driving transformation and innovation responsibly, strengthening secure and resilient capabilities that empower our teams, and enabling Columbia Credit Union to deliver lasting value for its members and communities for generations to come.”

Posted in Leadership, Oregon, Regional Member News, Washington.

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