Anthony Robles Named Spokesperson for Desert Financial

PHOENIX (Originally published May 4, 2022) – Anthony Robles, an NCAA national champion wrestler, author, motivational speaker and Mesa High School wrestling coach, will be the new spokesperson for Desert Financial Credit Union. 

"We are inspired by Anthony and his unstoppable determination," says Jeff Meshey, CEO of Desert Financial Credit Union. "We're delighted he has officially joined the Desert Financial family as a spokesperson whose passion for giving back to the community aligns so closely with our mission to share our success." 

As spokesperson, Robles will appear in an upcoming Desert Financial Credit Union commercial, provide a member testimonial and participate in upcoming community events with Desert Financial. Robles will also be featured at the Desert Financial employee gym located at the credit union's main office location. 

"I wouldn't be where I am today without people who gave back and supported me," says Robles. "I see how passionate the employees at Desert Financial Credit Union are about giving to the community, and I know we can do some amazing things together to help people in Arizona." 

Robles, who has been a Desert Financial Credit Union member for many years, was born missing his right leg. He developed a passion for wrestling in high school and overcame great odds to become a two-time Arizona State Champion and high school National Champion. 

After college wrestling programs turned him away because of his size and missing leg, Robles walked on to the Arizona State University wrestling team. He finished college as a three-time All American and the 2011 NCAA National Champion. In 2012, Robles was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. 

As Arizona's largest credit union, Desert Financial gave back more than $3.8 million to the community in 2021. 

The credit union's employees spent more than 12,000 hours volunteering and participated in more than 8,300 random acts of kindness sponsored by the credit union in 2021.