Carter Pope

Carter Pope, MBA, is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the credit union sector, currently serving as Chief Executive Officer at Edwards Federal Credit Union since September 2023. Prior to this role, Carter served as Assistant Vice President at Navy Federal Credit Union, overseeing operations for 205,000 members and $3 billion in assets. Previous positions include Chief Operations Officer at Noble Credit Union, where strategic direction and member experience were prioritized, and Assistant Vice President at AltaOne Federal Credit Union, managing various departments, including Human Resources and employee development. Additionally, Carter has held leadership roles at HSBC and served as Planning Commissioner for the City of Ridgecrest. Carter holds an MBA in Business and a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix, complemented by specialized education from CUES CEO Institute and NAFCU Management Development Institute.