DuPont Community Credit Union’s Board of Directors recently announced that Steve F. Elkins, DCCU’s President/CEO, will retire in 2026.

Steve began his career with DCCU in 2003 and served in various strategic leadership roles including Vice President and Senior Vice President positions in Finance, Retail, Lending, and Commercial Services before being appointed President/CEO in 2016.

At that time, DCCU had 12 branch locations, 80,000 members, and approximately $1 Billion in assets. Under his leadership, DCCU has grown to 14 branch locations, serving more than 120,000 members, and over $1.9 Billion in assets. In 2017, Steve was also instrumental in expanding DCCU’s field of membership to include Clarke, Frederick, Page and Warren counties, and the City of Winchester.

“The Board of Directors extends its deepest appreciation to Steve for his unwavering dedication to our members, employees, and the broader community,” said Angie M. Simonetti, Chair, DCCU Board of Directors. “His exceptional leadership has been instrumental in helping DCCU navigate through significant growth, change, and even times of uncertainty, consistently ensuring stability and progress.”

The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Barry Smith, current Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has been selected to succeed Steve as DCCU’s next President/CEO. “Barry has over 27 years of experience in the financial industry and has been part of DCCU’s leadership team for the past 19 years,” said Angie. “He brings a wealth of experience, a deep understanding of our industry, and a strong vision for the future.”