Eldon Arnold is the president and CEO of CEFCU, the nation's 10th largest credit union. Arnold was the 37th employee hired by the Credit Union, which had assets of $9 million when he started in 1965. Today, CEFCU has more than 212,000 member/owners, more than 700 employees, and assets nearing $2 billion. Arnold attributes the Credit Union's growth to a history of strong leadership, the continued demand for services from member/owners, and a staff committed to providing excellent service.