For more than 15 years, Wirz and Roughton worked together to grow the cooperative's assets from approximately $649 million to $2.1 billion. Membership has also increased from about 91,000 to more than 187,000.

"I commend the board's decision in choosing Dave as SAFE's future CEO," Wirz said in a prepared statement. "His depth of experience in the credit union industry – spanning finance, accounting, operations and member service – makes him invaluable. I have the utmost confidence that Dave will lead SAFE into the future with great success."

Roughton previously served as SAFE's vice president and chief financial officer and executive vice president and chief operating officer. He was named president/COO in 2013.

Prior to joining SAFE, Roughton was a certified public accountant with the accounting and consulting firm Arthur Andersen LLP.

"I am truly honored to step into this role, serving SAFE's board of directors and our membership," Roughton said in a prepared statement. "I am confident SAFE will continue to be a progressive, successful financial organization and an exemplary community partner as we continue to carry out our mission to provide the products, services, financial education and advice our members need to improve their financial well being."