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

Posted by on August 7, 2026

Sound Credit Union has appointed 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.

With extensive expertise in treasury management, financial planning and strategy, profitability, budgeting, investments, and balance sheet optimization, Figueroa’s 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, Calif. There, 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. His extensive credit union leadership experience, strategic mindset, and strong commitment to serving members will further strengthen Sound’s financial leadership.

Posted in Leadership, Regional Member News, Washington.

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