Rich Watson

Rich Watson is an experienced finance professional currently serving as a Portfolio Manager at Arizona Financial Credit Union since August 2023. Previously, Rich held the position of Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Bank 34 from December 2021 to April 2023 and served as VP, CAB Portfolio Manager at CIT from December 2019 to December 2021. Rich's career began at the National Bank of Arizona, where roles included Credit Analyst and Special Assets Account Officer, extending from July 2007 to August 2017. With a solid background in managing loan portfolios and assessing credit risks, Rich has a proven track record of overseeing criticized/classified loans, ensuring accurate risk grading, and identifying potential losses. Rich earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from DeVry University, graduating in 2006.