Brian Holst

As general counsel for Elevations Credit Union and its Board of Directors, Brian leads the credit union’s strategic and tactical legal initiatives that create value for its members.

Brian is a uniquely experienced legal and credit union industry veteran. Prior to joining Elevations in 2017, Brian was a partner at Holst, Boettcher & Tehrani LLP, and was engaged in the private practice of law in Colorado for more than 30 years. Brian’s legal practice has focused on credit union representation, which has allowed him to develop expertise in the industry, advising and representing many credit unions from around the country in matters pertaining to policy, governance, mergers, regulation, contractual matters, real estate matters, loan enforcement, litigation and arbitration. Brian holds a law degree from Washburn Law School and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Colorado State University. In 2019, Brian was appointed to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Credit Union Advisory Committee. He also serves as a board member of Longmont Meals on Wheels.