CU Business Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Nigel Ramoz-Leslie to Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer. In his new role Nigel will oversee all facets of business lending support and new money originations, credit risk management, and portfolio guidance for CUBG’s credit union clients.
With hands-on commercial lending experience across both credit unions and community banks, Nigel is well regarded for his deep credit expertise, pragmatic leadership style, and ability to guide organizations through complex lending environments.
“Nigel brings the rare combination of technical credit acumen and a genuine understanding of the needs of our credit union clients,” said Justin Conrey, President and CEO of CU Business Group. “His strategic vision and steady leadership have strengthened our credit operations, and we’re excited to see him expand his impact as Chief Credit Officer.”
Nigel began his financial services career in the branch network before moving into commercial lending and special assets roles. His broad background includes credit analysis, treasury products, cash management, and deposit operations. Since joining CUBG in 2016, he has led and advised teams in underwriting, loan structuring, portfolio management, and credit analysis—including oversight of CUBG’s Fast Track program for small business loans.
Known for fostering high-performing teams and nurturing strong client relationships, Nigel’s promotion reflects CUBG’s continued investment in delivering best-in-class business services solutions to credit unions across the country.
CU Business Group, LLC provides business lending, deposit, and consulting services to credit unions nationwide. Based in Portland, Ore., CUBG delivers products and technical expertise to credit unions with advanced business programs, and all the basics for those just starting out. CUBG now has a staff of 65 business services professionals and is the largest business services CUSO in the industry, serving more than 690 credit unions in 49 states.
