Matt Stephenson

Matt earned a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, and his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). He also completed Western CUNA Management School (WCMS), where he graduated with Highest Honor and received the prestigious Charlie Clark Memorial Award. Matt is a Leadership Breakthrough One graduate of Rapport Leadership International and has completed the Jackson County Chamber Leadership Program. He recently earned his Certified Chief Executive (CCE) designation by successfully completing the Credit Union Executives Society (CUES) CEO Institute’s 3-year program.

Matt was initially hired by Rogue in January of 2004 to manage the Information Services Department. He was quickly promoted to Vice President of Sales and Operations in 2005, and then appointed as the Chief Operations Officer in 2007. In August of 2008, Matt moved to the finance side of the Credit Union by transitioning into the Chief Financial Officer position. In 2011, Matt assumed the role of Executive Vice President (EVP). In 2017, he was recognized with the title of EVP/Chief Operating Officer.

Prior to joining Rogue, Matt worked for Clark County Credit Union in Las Vegas, Nevada. There he served as an Information Systems Specialist, Accounting Specialist, and Information Systems Project Manager.

Currently, Matt is serving on the Chamber of Medford/Jackson County Board and is a member of the Greater Medford Rotary Club. He most recently served on Medford School District’s Facilities Optimization Committee, was a member of the NWCUA Federal Charter Work Group and was Chair for the Rogue Community College (RCC) District Budget Committee in 2019. He has also served on the Central Point City Council and the WCMS Alumni Board. He is an active Project Reader for WCMS and spends two weeks each summer teaching classes at the campus in Pomona, California. He served on the Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development Incorporated (SOREDI) Board for 12 years, including two years as Board President. He continues to serve on the SOREDI Foundation Board. Matt is involved in youth education through his church and with the Boy Scouts of America; he is also an Eagle Scout. Matt won the President’s Award at the 2005 annual employee awards banquet for his first year of service with Rogue. He was honored by the Credit Union Association of Oregon (CUAO) in 2006 with the Young Credit Union Professional of the Year Award for his contributions to Rogue and the credit union movement. In 2008, he was recognized again by the CUAO with the Heidemann Scholar Award for his efforts in continuing his education. In 2017, Matt was selected as one of the top Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Credit Union Rock Stars.