President & CEO
Dort Financial Credit Union
Brian Waldron serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Dort Financial Credit Union, bringing more than 20 years of lending and operational leadership within the credit union industry. Throughout his career, he has championed the credit union philosophy of people helping people and remains committed to expanding financial access and education for individuals of all ages.
Waldron is a frequent speaker and panelist for industry events and media outlets nationwide. A strong advocate for financial literacy, he works to empower both youth and adults with the knowledge needed to build financial well-being. Deeply invested in the communities where he lives and works, he is dedicated to service and meaningful local impact.
A graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, Waldron resides in Clarkston, Michigan with his wife, Alicia; their three sons—Bryce, Cody, and Ethan—and their four dogs: Lucky, Oliver, Charlotte, and Penny. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, spending time on Lake Michigan, and traveling.
Small business owners expect instant, seamless payments from their banks—anything less could be a deal breaker. This session explores the practical steps needed to close the payments gap—which is impacting some institutions’ small business relationships—and deliver a better, faster, more integrated customer experience for small businesses.