REV Promotes Director of Retail Operations Dean Wood to Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management

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CHARLESTON, SC – REV is happy to announce the promotion of Dean Wood to Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). The newly created role of VP of ERM underscores REV’s dedication to fortifying its risk management capabilities and demonstrates the credit union’s willingness to seize business opportunities with even more confidence and resilience.

“Dean’s proficiency in risk management and compliance will play a pivotal role in supporting our strategic priorities,” Chief Operating Officer Tara Smith comments. “With Dean joining senior management and taking the lead on our ERM initiatives, we are better equipped to maintain and strengthen our risk appetite as we continue on our growth trajectory.”
Wood holds a bachelor of arts degree in Business Administration from Bridgewater College, a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Eastern Mennonite University, and is certified as both a Compliance Officer and Bank Secrecy Officer. In addition, Wood has completed an executive leadership program offered by DDJ Meyers, a prestigious executive training and recruitment organization.

In his new role, Wood will oversee ERM duties, including identifying, evaluating and reporting on all external and internal risks for the financial institution, in addition to BSA and regulatory compliance, legal administration, fraud, quality assurance and control, and vendor management.

Wood joined REV as Director of Retail Operations in 2022. Prior to REV, Wood served as Director of Retail Operations at DuPont Community Credit Union in Waynesboro, Virginia.

About REV
A financial industry rebel reinventing the way credit unions think through a combination of craft banking and its guiding mission Growth with Purpose. REV energizes its communities to embrace living and banking holistically while keeping philanthropy at the forefront. By zeroing in on a digital-first mindset, it showcases an empowering banking experience that both inspires members to go after their financial goals and want to #UpTheGood at the same time. What’s #UpTheGood? Find out at REVfcu.com/impact.