Sean Bowers

Chief Financial Officer @Consumers Credit Union

Chicago, IL, US
EMAILS
s••••••••@myconsumers.org
MOBILE NUMBERS
+12•••••••98

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WORK HISTORY

Jun 2020 — Present

Chief Financial Officer @Consumers Credit Union

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Led critical aspects of the landmark 2020 merger with Consumers Credit Union-Illinois\' largest recent credit union merger - creating a $2.3B+ institution (5th largest in Illinois at that the time), including due diligence, integration, and post-merger value creation. • Material contributor to organic membership growth, as well as multiple mergers at Consumers, including successful integrations of Kane County Teachers Credit Union and Rockford Bell Credit Union.• Directed executive financial leadership, overseeing budgeting, ALM, and liquidity, to align with the strategic plan, achieving aspirational metrics in member experience, loan/deposit growth, as wells as improved operating efficiency.• Instituted member, branch, and product profitability analytics, enabling data-driven resource allocation, operational optimization and enhanced member value.• Partnered in the first multi-credit union asset securitization for auto loans with Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union, innovating portfolio management, liquidity enhancement and collaborative lending solutions.

EDUCATION

1991 — 1993

Illinois State University

Bachelors of Science, Accounting

2012 — 2012

Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management

CUES CEO Institute II, Certified Chief Executive

2013 — 2013

University of Virginia Darden School of Business

CUES CEO Institute III, Certified Chief Executive

2019 — 2021

Cardwell Executive 306/2 Leadership Institute

Organizational Leadership

2001 — 2003

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Certificate, Graduate School of Banking

2011 — 2011

The Wharton School

CUES CEO Institute I, Certified Chief Executive

SKILLS

Cash ManagementAccountingVendor ManagementFinancial RiskManagementCredit UnionsPortfolio ManagementLoansBankingRisk ManagementBudgetingLeadershipCreditFinancial AnalysisForecastingComplianceManagerial FinanceEnterprise Risk ManagementStrategic PlanningFinancial ReportingInvestmentsInternet BankingIntegrationStrategyIT StrategyAnalysisInternal ControlsAuditingExecutive ManagementBusiness PlanningBudgetsFinance

ABOUT SEAN BOWERS

Visionary and results-driven executive with 20+ years of progressive leadership in credit unions and community banks. I specialize in driving organizational transformation, financial growth, and operational excellence in highly regulated environments. My leadership is defined by building high-performing teams, leading digital and cultural change, and partnering with boards to deliver strategic value. Throughout my career, I have: Led multi-year financial and operational transformations, resulting in record asset growth and enhanced member value. Orchestrated successful mergers and integrations, harmonizing systems, processes, and cultures. Championed digital innovation, including unified online/mobile banking and advanced analytics. Fostered a culture of accountability, empowerment, and continuous improvement.I am passionate about guiding organizations through change, anticipating industry trends, and delivering sustainable value for members, employees, and communities. Core competencies include: Strategic Planning Financial Management Mergers and Integrations Enterprise Risk Management Digital Transformation Board Relations Organizational Leadership Regulatory Compliance Change Management Data Analytics Team Building and Talent Development

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