Dr. David L Tuyo II, DBA, MBA serves as the President and CEO of University Credit Union. He is a veteran of the financial services industry where he has served financial institutions in a multitude of roles including COO, CFO, and Chief Investment Officer. His career in the financial services industry spans over 20 years, with the majority dedicated to serving credit unions.

Dr. Tuyo is extensively involved in industry initiatives and furthering credit union causes in the community. He is a constant advocate for the credit union movement to ensure those in the community have access to financial services, as well as financial education, that in tandem lead to members building financial mobility.

In addition to serving on the CUNA CEO Council’s Executive Committee, he is on the Board of Advisors for UCLA Anderson School Forecast, is a Board member of Members Development Company, Allied Solutions, Chair of the California Credit Union Leagues Regulatory Advocacy Committee, and committee member of NAFCU, Visa, CUNA Mutual, and other industry groups. He co-founded the Advanced Lending Institute and the Certified Lending Expert designation.

Dr. Tuyo has been recognized by industry leaders including the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions’ Professional of the Year, Credit Union Times Trailblazer and Northwest Florida's Top 40 Executives Under 40. He was also the recipient of the first ever award for Innovation from PSCU, the largest credit union service organization in the US.

Dr. Tuyo holds several degrees, designations and certificates which include a BS in Finance, an MBA and a DBA. Others include work in financial mathematics, personal financial planning, leadership, organizational behavior, consumer behavior, investments, and strategic planning. Universities include UCLA, UC Berkley, Wharton, Mississippi State, California Southern, and University of Mobile.