RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Gerry Agnes, who recently served as president and chief operating officer of $1 billion Altura Credit Union, has transitioned to chief financial officer, marking one of several key management changes announced today.

Agnes also held various posts at Altura, including president of Altura Group, Inc. and Patrion Insurance Services, Inc. Jennifer Binkley, formerly president of Auto Expert, a subsidiary of Altura, has moved over to the credit union and is now its new chief operating officer. Binkley has led Auto Expert's growth since 2003. Chris Andrus, vice president of Auto Expert, has been named its new president.

In making the announcement, Altura's CEO Mark Hawkins said today that the difficulties throughout the financial services industry are creating opportunities for those willing to take the steps necessary to pursue them.

“Altura continues to grow, but we live in a rapidly changing world. We want to be prepared to respond to those changes quickly and effectively,” Hawkins said. “It's about having the right people in the right spots while utilizing their talents to our best advantage.”

Altura serves more than 112,000 members.