Charles R. Wiggington, Sr.
Charles R. Wiggington, Sr., began his career in financial services over 35 years ago, as a Bank of America Teller in Los Angeles. Today, Mr. Wiggington serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Priority One Credit Union in South Pasadena, California. Over the years, he has held a variety of executive positions with a number of major banks, giving him the extensive experience needed to lead Priority One.
Charles R. Wiggington, Sr., joined Priority One Credit Union in 1992. Since then, he has directed all aspects of the Credit Union's operations. He oversees the organization's loan portfolios, budgets, and investments, and represents the organization at public events. With Chief Financial Officer Saeid S. Raad, Chief Lending Officer Cynthia Garvin, and Executive Vice President Rodger D. Smock, Charles R. Wiggington, Sr., works to maintain the prosperity of Priority One.
Prior to accepting his current position with Priority One, Charles R. Wiggington, Sr., fulfilled a number of roles at other Los Angeles-area financial institutions. Immediately before taking over his duties at Priority One, he served as Vice President of Operations for the Los Angeles branch of Gibraltar Savings and Loan and Security Pacific National Bank, which merged in 1990. This followed a one-year term as Branch Manager of Allstate Savings and Loan in Glendale, California, and three years as a Senior Savings Officer at California Federal Savings and Loan in Los Angeles.
In addition to his work at Priority One, Charles R. Wiggington, Sr., is deeply involved in his community. He served for over a decade as a volunteer basketball coach for Los Angeles City Parks and Recreation, and for a year as Board Treasurer of the Silverlake Neighborhood Council.