SANTA ROSA, Calif. — Community First Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection of Fitzgerald Comandante Reyes as its new chief financial officer.

Reyes was vice president of finance at OE Federal Credit Union prior to his new role. During his time at OE, he oversaw and managed several departments and functions including accounting and finance, card services, collections as well as employee payroll and payment systems.

Reyes’ two decades of financial services experience will be a welcome asset to Community First Credit Union as they continue their strong trajectory of growth.

He and his team were critical contributors to major projects during the past 10 years including a core conversion to Jack Henry’s Symitar.

“I am proud of what my team and I have accomplished at OE Federal and I look forward to bringing my experience, insights and energy to benefit CFCU and its members,” Reyes said.

“Fitzgerald brings a wealth of experience and an impressive track record of demonstrated performance to Community First. I’m excited to welcome him to the organization and looking forward to his insights and contributions to our continued growth and success,” said President and CEO Scott Johnson.

Reyes holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and is currently completing his executive MBA, with a concentration in business analytics, at Saint Mary's College of California.