Eli Vazquez has served as CEO and Managing Director of Bank-Fund Staff Federal Credit Union (BankFund) since 2013. Under his leadership, BankFund has grown from $3.8 billion in assets to over $6.5 billion and serves over 100,000 members worldwide. Loans outstanding have grown from $2.1 billion to $3.7 billion and the Credit Union maintains a very strong capital position. Eli has championed a digital-first, data-driven approach to member service. His tenure includes introducing BankFund’s first mobile banking solution, building a unified digital banking platform, launching predictive analytics capabilities, and significantly enhancing cybersecurity protections.BankFund serves the staff, families and household members of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund around the globe. The Credit Union fosters a member-centric culture and remains committed to its constitution as a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative. During the eight years prior to joining BankFund, Eli held executive positions at American Airlines Federal Credit Union (AAFCU) including CFO, and SVP of Card Services, Payments, Mortgage Lending, Wealth Management and Business Development. Prior to joining AAFCU, Eli held senior leadership roles at American Airlines, including Director of Finance for US Operations, Country Director of Mexico, Director of Finance for Latin America, Mexico and the Caribbean, and Corporate Finance and Analysis. While at American Airlines, he also served on the AAFCU Board of Directors for eight years and chaired the Finance and Asset / Liability Management Committee. Eli is a passionate advocate for credit unions. “People helping people” is a phrase that, in 1997, captivated his mind and heart, and convinced him to become involved in the credit union movement. He came to the U.S. at two years of age, with his mother and no belongings other than what fit in a few suitcases. Through hard work, access to education, and personal discipline they survived hardships and eventually prospered. This would not have been possible without the help of many caring people and the support of generous organizations. It is this foundation that gives him a special appreciation for the credit union cooperative spirit. Eli formerly served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU) and was actively involved in several industry advisory boards supporting credit unions and digital innovation. He also supports various organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and educational organizations and initiatives. Eli holds an MBA in Finance from the University of California at Berkeley and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Tulane University.