Meet Our Board

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With over 20 years in financial services, Chris Damshroder has evolved from consumer lending to leading consumer deposits, demonstrating a visionary and extroverted leadership style. He currently serves as Vice President of Consumer Lending at Golden 1 Credit Union, where he specializes in creating flexible financing structures tailored to member needs—such as RV financing—balancing loan terms, interest rates, and member budgets with a focus on long-term financial wellness.

Chris is also engaged in community and nonprofit leadership, holding the position of Secretary on the Board of Directors for the Sierra‑Delta Chapter of the American Red Cross (Gold Country Region) Red Cross. Through this role, he contributes to governance and strategic planning, applying his extensive financial acumen to support and expand the chapter’s humanitarian initiatives.

Previously, Chris built a strong foundation in consumer lending and deposits—growing teams, optimizing operations, and championing innovation in member experiences. His leadership emphasizes strategic acumen, team empowerment, and accountability, consistently translating complex visions into actionable, results-driven plans.

He is recognized for effectively steering cross-cultural teams toward shared success, fostering environments that are both collaborative and performance-oriented.